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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-12279
CVE-2024-12279:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The WP Social AutoConnect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2. This vulnerability was disclosed on January 4, 2025, and affects the WordPress plugin's functionality (NVD Database).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function within the plugin. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 6.1 (MEDIUM) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N, indicating a network-accessible vulnerability requiring user interaction (NVD Database).
Impact
If exploited, this vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts through forged requests, provided they can trick a site administrator into performing specific actions such as clicking on a malicious link (NVD Database).
Mitigation and workarounds
A fix has been released in version 4.6.3 of the WP Social AutoConnect plugin. Users are advised to update their installations to this latest version to mitigate the vulnerability (WordPress Plugin).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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