CVE-2024-42610: CSRF

Published Aug 20, 2024
·
Updated

Pligg CMS v2.0.2 was discovered to contain a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability via /admin/adminbackup.php?dobackup=files

Affected Software

1 affected component
Pligg Pligg CMS=2.0.2

Event History

Aug 20, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-42610?

CVE-2024-42610 is classified with a medium severity level due to its potential impact on the security of Pligg CMS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-42610?

To fix CVE-2024-42610, apply the latest security updates from Pligg CMS or implement CSRF tokens in your forms to validate requests.

3

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2024-42610?

CVE-2024-42610 can be exploited through Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks, allowing unauthorized actions to be performed by users.

4

Is CVE-2024-42610 present in other versions of Pligg CMS?

CVE-2024-42610 specifically affects Pligg CMS version 2.0.2; other versions should be evaluated for similar vulnerabilities.

5

What is the affected component in CVE-2024-42610?

The affected component in CVE-2024-42610 is the admin_backup.php script in Pligg CMS, which lacks proper CSRF protection.

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