Vulnerability Description
The News Wall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the nwap_newslist_page() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings and modify news lists 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/browser/news-wall/trunk/plugin-panel.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37331460-4585-4946-925
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/news-wall/trunk/plugin-panel.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/37331460-4585-4946-925
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-2970?
CVE-2024-2970 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The News Wall plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the nwap_newslist_pa...
How severe is CVE-2024-2970?
CVE-2024-2970 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-2024-2970?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.