What is the severity of CVE-2024-1538?

CVE-2024-1538 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can allow unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of a user.

How do I fix CVE-2024-1538?

To fix CVE-2024-1538, update the WordPress File Manager plugin to version 7.2.5 or later, which addresses the nonce validation issue.

What versions of the WordPress File Manager are affected by CVE-2024-1538?

All versions of the WordPress File Manager plugin up to and including 7.2.4 are affected by CVE-2024-1538.

Can CVE-2024-1538 be exploited by unauthenticated users?

Yes, CVE-2024-1538 can be exploited by unauthenticated users due to the missing or incorrect nonce validation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-1538

high

8.8

CWE

352

21/3/2024

5/8/2024

CVE-2024-1538: CSRF

Q: What does CVE-2024-1538 affect specifically in WordPress?

CVE-2024-1538 affects the wp_file_manager page that includes files through the 'lang' parameter, exploiting the CSRF vulnerability.

First published: Thu Mar 21 2024(Updated: )

The File Manager plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 7.2.4. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wp_file_manager page that includes files through the 'lang' parameter. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include local JavaScript files that can be leveraged to achieve RCE via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This issue was partially patched in version 7.2.4, and fully patched in 7.2.5.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
WordPress File Manager	<=7.2.4

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What is the severity of CVE-2024-1538?
CVE-2024-1538 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability, which can allow unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of a user.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1538?
To fix CVE-2024-1538, update the WordPress File Manager plugin to version 7.2.5 or later, which addresses the nonce validation issue.
What versions of the WordPress File Manager are affected by CVE-2024-1538?
All versions of the WordPress File Manager plugin up to and including 7.2.4 are affected by CVE-2024-1538.
Can CVE-2024-1538 be exploited by unauthenticated users?
Yes, CVE-2024-1538 can be exploited by unauthenticated users due to the missing or incorrect nonce validation.
What does CVE-2024-1538 affect specifically in WordPress?
CVE-2024-1538 affects the wp_file_manager page that includes files through the 'lang' parameter, exploiting the CSRF vulnerability.

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