CVE-2024-4788

Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor <= 1.3.3 - Missing Authorization to Page/Post Creation

Description

The Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the create_bhf_post function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create pages or posts with arbitrary content.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: duongancol Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1090acfc-5b0c-478a-ac71-db54fdaefdf5?source=cve third party advisory patch
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/boostify-header-footer-builder/trunk/inc/admin/class-admin.php#L280 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-4788?
CVE-2024-4788 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-4788?
To fix CVE-2024-4788, 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-2024-4788 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-4788 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-2024-4788?
CVE-2024-4788 affects duongancol Boostify Header Footer Builder for Elementor.
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