CVE-2024-43209

WordPress Bitly's WordPress Plugin plugin <= 2.7.2 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Description

Missing Authorization vulnerability in Bitly allows Accessing Functionality Not Properly Constrained by ACLs.This issue affects Bitly: from n/a through 2.7.2.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Deactivate and delete. This plugin has been closed as of July 25, 2024 and is not available for download

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Affected: Bitly Bitly
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-bitly/wordpress-bitly-s-wordpress-plugin-plugin-2-7-2-broken-access-control-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-43209?
CVE-2024-43209 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-43209?
To fix CVE-2024-43209: Deactivate and delete. This plugin has been closed as of July 25, 2024 and is not available for download
Is CVE-2024-43209 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-43209 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-2024-43209?
CVE-2024-43209 affects Bitly Bitly.
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