Vulnerability Description
The Bulk Posts Editing For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the plugin's AJAX actions in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and higher, to invoke their corresponding functions. This may lead to post creation and duplication, post content retrieval, post taxonomy manipulation.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/683131a0-eec3-4251-b32
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/683131a0-eec3-4251-b32
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-4199?
CVE-2024-4199 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Bulk Posts Editing For WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of functionality due to a missing capability check on the plugin's AJAX actions in all versions up to, an...
How severe is CVE-2024-4199?
CVE-2024-4199 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-2024-4199?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.