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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-1652
CVE-2024-1652:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Categorify plugin for WordPress (versions up to 1.0.7.4) contains a vulnerability (CVE-2024-1652) related to unauthorized modification of data. The vulnerability stems from a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function, which was discovered and disclosed in February 2024 (Wordfence Advisory).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as a Missing Authorization issue (CWE-862) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. The technical root cause is the absence of proper capability checks in the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function, which should restrict access to authorized users (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access or higher to clear categories within WordPress installations. This can lead to unauthorized modification of category data, potentially affecting the site's content organization (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
A patch has been released to address this vulnerability. Users should upgrade to a version newer than 1.0.7.4 to mitigate the risk (WordPress Patch).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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