Vulnerability Description
Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Disable Comments plugin before 1.0.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that enable comments via a request to the disable_comments_settings page to wp-admin/options-general.php.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Disable Comments | Disable Comments Project | < 1.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92219Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.dxw.com/advisories/csrf-in-disable-comments-1-0-3/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comments/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/92219Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://security.dxw.com/advisories/csrf-in-disable-comments-1-0-3/ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/disable-comments/#developersProductThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2550?
CVE-2014-2550 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in the Disable Comments plugin before 1.0.4 for WordPress allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators for requests that enabl...
How severe is CVE-2014-2550?
CVE-2014-2550 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2550?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Disable Comments Disable Comments Project.