Vulnerability Description
The Infinite-Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the process_ajax_edit and process_ajax_delete function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to make changes to plugin settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Infinite-Scroll | Infinite-Scroll | <= 2.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/infinite-scroll/trunk/includes/presetProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/infinite-scroll/trunk/includes/presetBroken Link
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4045575a-35f0-46e5-afbBroken Link
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-10040?
CVE-2024-10040 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Infinite-Scroll plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the process_aj...
How severe is CVE-2024-10040?
CVE-2024-10040 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-10040?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Infinite-Scroll Infinite-Scroll.