CVE-2024-35168: WordPress WP Discourse plugin <= 2.5.1 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
Published Jun 11, 2024
·Updated
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Discourse WP Discourse.This issue affects WP Discourse: from n/a through 2.5.1.
Affected Software
2 affected components
Discourse WP Discourse<=2.5.1
WordPress WP Discourse<=2.5.1
Remediation
Information
Update to 2.5.2 or a higher version.
Event History
Jun 11, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:40 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:40 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-35168?
CVE-2024-35168 is classified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability that can allow unauthorized access to restricted functionalities.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-35168?
To fix CVE-2024-35168, upgrade WP Discourse to a version higher than 2.5.1 to address the missing authorization issue.
3
What versions of WP Discourse are affected by CVE-2024-35168?
CVE-2024-35168 affects all versions of WP Discourse up to and including 2.5.1.
4
What impact does CVE-2024-35168 have on security?
CVE-2024-35168 can lead to unauthorized actions being performed by attackers due to inadequate authorization checks.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2024-35168?
While the recommended solution is updating the plugin, temporarily restricting user access might help mitigate the risk until the update is applied.