CVE-2024-6499

WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons <= 9.7.8 - Full Path Disclosure

Description

The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: maxfoundry WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fdd0694c-ea7e-4cf8-a8d8-82a2b02fecdf?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxbuttons/trunk/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3140369/maxbuttons/tags/9.8.0/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6499?
CVE-2024-6499 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-6499?
To fix CVE-2024-6499, 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-2024-6499 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-6499 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-2024-6499?
CVE-2024-6499 affects maxfoundry WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons.
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