Vulnerability Description
The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the categorifyAjaxUpdateFolderPosition function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the folder position of categories as well as update the metadata of other taxonomies 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Frenify | Categorify | < 1.0.7.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3034410/categorifyPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ca28c91-f75e-4691-91cThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3034410/categorifyPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6ca28c91-f75e-4691-91cThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-1912?
CVE-2024-1912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the categorifyAja...
How severe is CVE-2024-1912?
CVE-2024-1912 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-2024-1912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Frenify Categorify.