Vulnerability Description
The Simple:Press Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.10.12. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sp_save_edited_post' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify a forum post 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Simplepress | Simplepress | <= 6.10.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/simplepress/trunk/forum/database/sp-dProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3251363
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4484fa86-5878-426d-92bThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13518?
CVE-2024-13518 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Simple:Press Forum plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 6.10.12. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'sp_s...
How severe is CVE-2024-13518?
CVE-2024-13518 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13518?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Simplepress Simplepress.