CVE-2024-2508

WP Mobile Menu <= 2.8.4.4 - Missing Authorization to _mobmenu_icon Post Meta Modification

Description

The WP Mobile Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_menu_item_icon function in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.4.4. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add the '_mobmenu_icon' post meta to arbitrary posts with an arbitrary (but sanitized) value. NOTE: Version 2.8.4.4 contains a partial fix for this vulnerability.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Affected: takanakui WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3cd9569f-3cda-4482-8ccd-c3f362b4e651?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=%2Fmobile-menu%2Ftrunk%2Fincludes%2Fclass-wp-mobile-menu-core.php&old=3125561&new_path=%2Fmobile-menu%2Ftrunk%2Fincludes%2Fclass-wp-mobile-menu-core.php&new=3125561&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2508?
CVE-2024-2508 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2508?
To fix CVE-2024-2508, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-2508 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-2508 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-2508?
CVE-2024-2508 affects takanakui WP Mobile Menu – The Mobile-Friendly Responsive Menu.
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