Vulnerability Description
The WP Social AutoConnect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Social Autoconnect Project | Wp Social Autoconnect | < 4.6.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3211577/Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fb-autoconnect/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/392d8286-a5fd-4d5d-9f6Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-12279?
CVE-2024-12279 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.1 (MEDIUM). The WP Social AutoConnect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a functi...
How severe is CVE-2024-12279?
CVE-2024-12279 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-2024-12279?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wp Social Autoconnect Project Wp Social Autoconnect.