CVE-2024-39640: WordPress Social Feed Gallery plugin <= 4.3.9 - Broken Access Control vulnerability

Published Nov 1, 2024
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Updated

Missing Authorization vulnerability in QuadLayers WP Social Feed Gallery allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WP Social Feed Gallery: from n/a through 4.3.9.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Quadlayers WP Social Feed Gallery<=4.3.9
WordPress Social Feed Gallery<=4.3.9

Remediation

Information

Update to 4.4.0 or a higher version.

Event History

Nov 1, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:17 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-39640?

CVE-2024-39640 is considered to be a medium severity vulnerability due to missing authorization leading to potential unauthorized access.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-39640?

To resolve CVE-2024-39640, update the QuadLayers WP Social Feed Gallery plugin to the latest version beyond 4.3.9 where the issue is patched.

3

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-39640?

CVE-2024-39640 affects all versions of QuadLayers WP Social Feed Gallery from n/a up to and including 4.3.9.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-39640?

CVE-2024-39640 is classified as a Missing Authorization vulnerability related to incorrect access control configuration.

5

Can CVE-2024-39640 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2024-39640 can potentially be exploited remotely due to the nature of the missing authorization controls.

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