CVE-2024-9578

Hide Links <= 1.4.2 - Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution

Description

The Hide Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to do_shortcode being hooked through the comment_text filter in all versions up to and including 1.4.2. 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 0.14%
Affected: egolacrima Hide Links
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4198bbb2-3aff-492e-a781-b0c9477baf6c?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hide-links/trunk/class.hidelinks.php#L21

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9578?
CVE-2024-9578 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9578?
To fix CVE-2024-9578, 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-2024-9578 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9578 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-2024-9578?
CVE-2024-9578 affects egolacrima Hide Links.
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