CVE-2024-7381

Geo Controller <= 8.6.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution

Description

The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.30%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: creativform Geo Controller
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ed7b13a-eec3-4035-8815-15228fb05af1?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/cf-geoplugin/tags/8.6.9/inc/classes/Shortcodes.php#L1932 product

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7381?
CVE-2024-7381 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7381?
To fix CVE-2024-7381, 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-2024-7381 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7381 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-2024-7381?
CVE-2024-7381 affects creativform Geo Controller.
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