CVE-2024-56012

WordPress Post Title (TypeWriter) and Flash News / Post (Responsive) plugins <= 4.1 - CSRF to Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Pearlbells Flash News / Post (Responsive), Pearlbells Post Title (TypeWriter) allows Privilege Escalation.This issue affects Flash News / Post (Responsive): from n/a through 4.1; Post Title (TypeWriter): from n/a through 4.1.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
Affected: Pearlbells Flash News / Post (Responsive)
Affected: Pearlbells Post Title (TypeWriter)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/flashnews-fading-effect-pearlbells/vulnerability/wordpress-flash-news-post-responsive-plugin-4-1-csrf-to-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry
https://patchstack.com/database/wordpress/plugin/flashnews-typewriter-pearlbells/vulnerability/wordpress-post-title-typewriter-plugin-4-1-csrf-to-privilege-escalation-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-56012?
CVE-2024-56012 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-56012?
To fix CVE-2024-56012, 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-2024-56012 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-56012 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-2024-56012?
CVE-2024-56012 affects Pearlbells Flash News / Post (Responsive), Pearlbells Post Title (TypeWriter).
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