Vulnerability Description
The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to send arbitrary friend requests on behalf of another website, accept the friend request for the targeted website, and then communicate with the site as an accepted friend.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/friends/#developers
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/980b16d4-3c4a-4ed1-af4
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12028?
CVE-2024-12028 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Friends plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several REST API endpoints in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This makes it possibl...
How severe is CVE-2024-12028?
CVE-2024-12028 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-2024-12028?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.