CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-13683: Automate Hub Free by Sperse.IO <= 1.7.0 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Activation Status Update

First published: Fri Jan 24 2025(Updated: )

The Automate Hub Free by Sperse.IO plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.0. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'automate_hub' page. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update an activation status 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
<=1.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-13683?

    The severity of CVE-2024-13683 is considered high due to the potential for unauthenticated attackers to exploit the Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-13683?

    To fix CVE-2024-13683, update the Automate Hub Free by Sperse.IO plugin to version 1.7.1 or later where nonce validation has been implemented.

  • Which versions of the Automate Hub Free plugin are affected by CVE-2024-13683?

    All versions of the Automate Hub Free plugin up to and including 1.7.0 are affected by CVE-2024-13683.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-13683?

    CVE-2024-13683 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2024-13683?

    CVE-2024-13683 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, allowing them to perform unauthorized actions on behalf of users.

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