Vulnerability Description
The Meks Video Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key modification due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_settings function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to modify the plugin's API keys. CVE-2024-38733 may be a duplicate of this issue.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meks-video-importer/trunk/includes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meks-video-importer/trunk/includes/cl
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eaf9cc48-1ba6-4e9b-9f4
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meks-video-importer/trunk/includes/cl
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/meks-video-importer/trunk/includes/cl
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/eaf9cc48-1ba6-4e9b-9f4
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6599?
CVE-2024-6599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Meks Video Importer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized API key modification due to a missing capability check on the ajax_save_settings function in all versions up to, and includin...
How severe is CVE-2024-6599?
CVE-2024-6599 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-2024-6599?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.