Vulnerability Description
The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_global_settings and process_form_edit functions in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update the plugin's settings and forms.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpshuffle | Frontend Post Submission Manager | < 1.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/frontend-post-submission-manager-liteProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3147218/frontend-post-submission-maPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e84b68b6-1ce8-45fb-823Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-8427?
CVE-2024-8427 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Frontend Post Submission Manager Lite – Frontend Posting WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the save_glob...
How severe is CVE-2024-8427?
CVE-2024-8427 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-2024-8427?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpshuffle Frontend Post Submission Manager.