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12/11/2024
CVE-2024-10669: Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer. <= 1.2.4 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Post Disclosure
First published: Sat Nov 09 2024(Updated: )
The Countdown Timer block – Display the event's date into a timer. plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.4 via the [ctb] shortcode due to insufficient restrictions on which posts can be included. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to extract data from password protected, private, or draft posts that they should not have access to.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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WordPress Countdown Timer | <=1.2.4 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-10669?
CVE-2024-10669 has a medium severity level due to information exposure vulnerabilities.
What versions of the Countdown Timer block are affected by CVE-2024-10669?
CVE-2024-10669 affects all versions of the Countdown Timer block up to and including version 1.2.4.
How do I fix CVE-2024-10669?
To fix CVE-2024-10669, update the Countdown Timer block plugin to version 1.2.5 or later.
What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2024-10669?
CVE-2024-10669 is classified as an Information Exposure vulnerability.
How does CVE-2024-10669 affect my WordPress site?
CVE-2024-10669 may allow unauthorized users to access sensitive data through insufficient restrictions on post inclusions.
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