Vulnerability Description
The ViewMedica 9 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.15. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'Viewmedica-Admin' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject arbitrary SQL queries via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/viewmedica/
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/58209530-9e68-4d2c-a72
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12170?
CVE-2024-12170 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). The ViewMedica 9 plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.4.15. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'Viewmedica-...
How severe is CVE-2024-12170?
CVE-2024-12170 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-12170?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.