CWE
862
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-13449: Boom Fest <= 2.2.1 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Plugin Settings Update

First published: Sat Jan 25 2025(Updated: )

The Boom Fest plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'bf_admin_action' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to update plugin settings that change the appearance of the website.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Boom Fest<=2.2.1
Ibsofts Boom Fest Wordpress<2.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-13449?

    CVE-2024-13449 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized data modification.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-13449?

    To fix CVE-2024-13449, update the Boom Fest plugin to version 2.2.2 or later, which includes the necessary capability checks.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2024-13449?

    All users of the Boom Fest plugin for WordPress with versions up to and including 2.2.1 are affected by CVE-2024-13449.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2024-13449?

    The impact of CVE-2024-13449 allows authenticated attackers to modify data without proper authorization.

  • What versions of the Boom Fest plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-13449?

    All versions of the Boom Fest plugin for WordPress up to and including 2.2.1 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-13449.

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