CVE-2024-5856

Comment Images Reloaded <= 2.2.1 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary Media Deletion

Description

The Comment Images Reloaded plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the cir_delete_image AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary media attachments.

4.3

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.20%

Affected: wppuzzle Comment Images Reloaded

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4f2dc3e7-1e10-4547-8469-726c6747465d?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/comment-images-reloaded/trunk/functions/delete-comment.php#L7

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5856?: CVE-2024-5856 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-5856?: To fix CVE-2024-5856, 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-2024-5856 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-5856 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-2024-5856?: CVE-2024-5856 affects wppuzzle Comment Images Reloaded.

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