CVE-2024-24887: WordPress Contest Gallery Plugin <= 21.2.8.4 is vulnerable to Cross Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

Published Feb 12, 2024
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Updated

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in Contest Gallery Photos and Files Contest Gallery – Contact Form, Upload Form, Social Share and Voting Plugin for WordPress.This issue affects Photos and Files Contest Gallery – Contact Form, Upload Form, Social Share and Voting Plugin for WordPress: from n/a through 21.2.8.4.

Affected Software

1 affected component
contest-gallery Contest Gallery Wordpress<21.2.9

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Photos and Files Contest Gallery – Contact Form, Upload Form, Social Share and Voting Plugin for WordPress to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 21.2.9

Event History

Feb 12, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:43 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:43 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-24887?

The severity of CVE-2024-24887 is classified as moderate due to its nature as a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-24887?

To fix CVE-2024-24887, update the Contest Gallery plugin to version 21.2.9 or later.

3

Which versions of the Contest Gallery plugin are affected by CVE-2024-24887?

CVE-2024-24887 affects versions of the Contest Gallery plugin prior to 21.2.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-24887?

CVE-2024-24887 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability that allows unauthorized actions to be performed on behalf of users.

5

Is CVE-2024-24887 remotely exploitable?

Yes, CVE-2024-24887 is remotely exploitable, which means that attackers can leverage this vulnerability over the internet.

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