CVE-2024-12634: Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, Related Content By PickPlugins <= 2.0.59 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting

Published Mar 7, 2025
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Updated

The Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, Related Content By PickPlugins plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including 2.0.59. This is due to missing nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
PickPlugins Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, Related Content<=2.0.59

Event History

Mar 7, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:12 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:12 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12634?

CVE-2024-12634 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to enable Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-12634?

To fix CVE-2024-12634, update the PickPlugins Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, Related Content plugin to version 2.0.60 or later, which includes the necessary nonce validation.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-12634?

CVE-2024-12634 affects all versions of the PickPlugins Related Posts plugin up to and including version 2.0.59.

4

What type of attack is associated with CVE-2024-12634?

CVE-2024-12634 is associated with Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks due to missing nonce validation.

5

Who is affected by CVE-2024-12634?

Users of the PickPlugins Related Posts, Inline Related Posts, Contextual Related Posts, and Related Content plugin for WordPress are affected by CVE-2024-12634.

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