CVE-2024-7848

User Private Files <= 2.1.0 - Insecure Direct Object Reference to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Private File Access

Description

The User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0 via the 'dpk_upvf_update_doc' due to missing validation on the 'docid' user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to gain access to other user's private files.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.16%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: deepakkite User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/0fb06de8-97d6-46c3-83ef-93a209540259?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3136913%40user-private-files&new=3136913%40user-private-files&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-7848?
CVE-2024-7848 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-7848?
To fix CVE-2024-7848, 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-2024-7848 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-7848 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-2024-7848?
CVE-2024-7848 affects deepakkite User Private Files – WordPress File Sharing Plugin.
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