CVE-2024-9626

Editorial Assistant by Sovrn <= 1.3.3 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Attachment Upload and Set Post Featured Image

Description

The Editorial Assistant by Sovrn plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'ajax_zemanta_set_featured_image' function in versions up to, and including, 1.3.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to upload attachment files (such as jpg, png, txt, zip), and set the post featured image.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.05%
Affected: zemanta Editorial Assistant by Sovrn
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8775662f-d007-4edf-826e-f755d7b11c25?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/zemanta/tags/1.3.3/zemanta.php#L713

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9626?
CVE-2024-9626 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9626?
To fix CVE-2024-9626, 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-2024-9626 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-9626 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-2024-9626?
CVE-2024-9626 affects zemanta Editorial Assistant by Sovrn.
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