CVE-2024-5677

Featured Image Generator <= 1.3.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Images Upload

Description

The Featured Image Generator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized image upload due to a missing capability check on the fig_save_after_generate_image function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary images to a post-related gallery.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.04%

Affected: aumkub Featured Image Generator

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/56161d67-7378-4349-8fe5-da73da36afa0?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/featured-image-generator/tags/1.3.1/admin/class-featured-image-generator-admin.php#L575

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5677?: CVE-2024-5677 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5677?: To fix CVE-2024-5677, 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-2024-5677 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5677 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-2024-5677?: CVE-2024-5677 affects aumkub Featured Image Generator.

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