Vulnerability Description
The WP-BibTeX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_bibtex_option_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Infinitescript | Wp-Bibtex | < 3.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-bibtex/trunk/wp-bibtex-options.phpProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3225023Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-bibtex/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/077538e2-ef9a-490f-918Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12005?
CVE-2024-12005 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The WP-BibTeX plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_bibtex_option...
How severe is CVE-2024-12005?
CVE-2024-12005 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12005?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Infinitescript Wp-Bibtex.