CVE-2024-6499: WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons <= 9.7.8 - Full Path Disclosure
First published: Sat Aug 24 2024(Updated: )
The WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to information exposure in all versions up to, and including, 9.7.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to obtain the full path to instances, which they may be able to use in combination with other vulnerabilities or to simplify reconnaissance work. On its own, this information is of very limited use.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Maxbuttons | <9.8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fdd0694c-ea7e-4cf8-a8d8-82a2b02fecdf?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxbuttons/trunk/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3140369/maxbuttons/tags/9.8.0/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-6499?
CVE-2024-6499 is classified as an information exposure vulnerability, allowing unauthenticated attackers to access sensitive path information.
How do I fix CVE-2024-6499?
To fix CVE-2024-6499, update the MaxButtons plugin to version 9.8.0 or later.
What versions of MaxButtons are affected by CVE-2024-6499?
CVE-2024-6499 affects all versions of the MaxButtons plugin up to and including 9.7.8.
Can CVE-2024-6499 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-6499 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.
What information can attackers gain from CVE-2024-6499?
Attackers can obtain the full path to instances of the MaxButtons plugin, which may lead to further exploitation.
- agent/references
- agent/title
- agent/weakness
- agent/description
- agent/type
- agent/first-publish-date
- agent/severity
- agent/author
- agent/event
- agent/epss
- collector/epss-latest
- source/FIRST
- collector/mitre-cve
- source/MITRE
- agent/last-modified-date
- agent/remedy
- agent/softwarecombine
- agent/source
- agent/tags
- collector/nvd-api
- source/NVD
- agent/software-canonical-lookup
- agent/software-canonical-lookup-request
- vendor/maxfoundry
- canonical/maxbuttons