CVE-2024-2538

Public Exploit

Description

The Permalink Manager Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_save_permalink' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.4.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with author access and above, to modify the permalinks of arbitrary posts.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: mbis Permalink Manager Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70cd028d-122d-4e3c-ac09-150dec07a2cd?source=cve third party advisory
https://gist.github.com/Xib3rR4dAr/b1eec00e844932c6f2f30a63024b404e third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3052848#file35 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2538?
CVE-2024-2538 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-2538?
To fix CVE-2024-2538, 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-2024-2538 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-2538 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2024-2538?
CVE-2024-2538 affects mbis Permalink Manager Pro.
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