Vulnerability Description
The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the relevanssi_update_counts() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.22.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute expensive queries on the application that could lead into DOS.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Relevanssi | Relevanssi | < 4.22.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/relevanssi/trunk/lib/admin-ajax.php#LPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3064304/relevanssi/tags/4.22.2/lib/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e625130f-8e21-4baf-9d3Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/relevanssi/trunk/lib/admin-ajax.php#LPatch
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3064304/relevanssi/tags/4.22.2/lib/Patch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e625130f-8e21-4baf-9d3Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-3213?
CVE-2024-3213 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Relevanssi – A Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the relevanssi_update_counts() function in all versions up...
How severe is CVE-2024-3213?
CVE-2024-3213 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-3213?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Relevanssi Relevanssi.