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CVE-2024-54311:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Mark New Posts plugin for WordPress contains a Missing Authorization vulnerability (CVE-2024-54311) in versions up to and including 7.5.1. The vulnerability was discovered on December 11, 2024, and affects the save_options() function, which lacks proper capability checks (WPScan, Patchstack).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from a missing capability check on the save_options() function, allowing authenticated users with subscriber-level access and above to modify plugin settings. The issue has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 score of 5.4 (Medium) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-862 (Missing Authorization) (NVD, Patchstack).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authenticated attackers with subscriber-level access to change plugin settings, potentially affecting the functionality and security of the WordPress site (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
The vulnerability has been patched in version 7.6 of the Mark New Posts plugin. Site administrators are advised to update to this version or later to resolve the security issue (WPScan).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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