CVE-2024-13437: Book a Room <= 2.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Settings Update
First published: Wed Feb 12 2025(Updated: )
The Book a Room plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.9. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'bookaroom_Settings' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| WordPress Book a Room | <=2.9 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-13437?
CVE-2024-13437 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability with a high severity level.
How do I fix CVE-2024-13437?
To fix CVE-2024-13437, update the Book a Room plugin to version 2.10 or above where nonce validation has been correctly implemented.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-13437?
CVE-2024-13437 affects all versions of the Book a Room plugin for WordPress up to and including version 2.9.
Can CVE-2024-13437 be exploited without authentication?
Yes, CVE-2024-13437 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers due to missing nonce validation.
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-13437 exploitation?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-13437 could allow attackers to update plugin settings and potentially compromise the site.
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