CVE-2024-1318
First published: Tue Feb 20 2024(Updated: )
The RSS Aggregator by Feedzy – Feed to Post, Autoblogging, News & YouTube Video Feeds Aggregator plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'feedzy_wizard_step_process' and 'import_status' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor access and above, who are normally restricted to only being able to create posts rather than pages, to draft and publish posts with arbitrary content.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Feedzy RSS Aggregator | <=4.4.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/181edcec-a57d-4516-935d-6777d2de77ae?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feedzy-rss-feeds/tags/4.4.2/includes/admin/feedzy-rss-feeds-import.php#L1022
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/feedzy-rss-feeds/tags/4.4.2/includes/admin/feedzy-rss-feeds-admin.php#L1053
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3033749/feedzy-rss-feeds/tags/4.4.3/includes/admin/feedzy-rss-feeds-admin.php?old=3030538&old_path=feedzy-rss-feeds%2Ftags%2F4.4.2%2Fincludes%2Fadmin%2Ffeedzy-rss-feeds-admin.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1318?
CVE-2024-1318 has a medium severity rating due to unauthorized data modification risks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1318?
To fix CVE-2024-1318, update the RSS Aggregator by Feedzy plugin to the latest version.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-1318?
CVE-2024-1318 affects all versions of the RSS Aggregator by Feedzy up to and including version 4.4.2.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2024-1318?
CVE-2024-1318 is a vulnerability that allows unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check.
Who is the vendor affected by CVE-2024-1318?
The vendor affected by CVE-2024-1318 is Themeisle, specifically its RSS Aggregator by Feedzy plugin for WordPress.
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