CVE-2024-1642: CSRF
First published: Wed Mar 13 2024(Updated: )
The MainWP Dashboard – WordPress Manager for Multiple Websites Maintenance plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'posting_bulk' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| HPE OneView Global Dashboard | <=4.6.0.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mainwp/tags/4.6.0.1/pages/page-mainwp-post-page-handler.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3042125/mainwp/trunk/pages/page-mainwp-post-page-handler.php?old=3017011&old_path=mainwp/trunk/pages/page-mainwp-post-page-handler.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2c2d9569-a551-46f5-8581-464b9f35b71c?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-1642?
CVE-2024-1642 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its Cross-Site Request Forgery risk.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1642?
To fix CVE-2024-1642, update the MainWP Dashboard plugin to version 4.6.0.2 or later.
What causes CVE-2024-1642?
CVE-2024-1642 is caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation in the 'posting_bulk' function.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-1642?
All versions of the MainWP Dashboard plugin up to and including 4.6.0.1 are affected by CVE-2024-1642.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2024-1642?
The potential impact of CVE-2024-1642 includes unauthorized actions being performed on behalf of authenticated users due to Cross-Site Request Forgery.
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