8.8
CWE
352
EPSS
0.043%
Advisory Published
Updated

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

First published: Mon Feb 12 2024(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.

Credit: audit@patchstack.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Contest Gallery<21.2.9

Remedy

Update to 21.2.9 or a higher version.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-24887?

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

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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