CVE-2024-4390

Depicter <= 3.0.2 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary Nonce Generation

Description

The Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Nonce Generation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above, to generate a valid nonce for any WordPress action/function. This could be used to invoke functionality that is protected only by nonce checks.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: averta Slider & Popup Builder by Depicter – Add Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Exit Intent Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Post Slider Carousel
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dd7c3a5d-b8aa-45cb-983c-55ba7e3d72f3?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/depicter/trunk/app/src/Controllers/Ajax/SecurityAjaxController.php#L14 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3103357%40depicter%2Ftrunk&old=3090538%40depicter%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4390?
CVE-2024-4390 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4390?
To fix CVE-2024-4390, 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-2024-4390 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-4390 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-2024-4390?
CVE-2024-4390 affects averta Slider & Popup Builder by Depicter – Add Image Slider, Carousel Slider, Exit Intent Popup, Popup Modal, Coupon Popup, Post Slider Carousel.
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