CVE-2024-6562: affiliate-toolkit <= 3.5.5 - Unauthenticated Full Path Dislcosure

Published Aug 9, 2024
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Updated

The affiliate-toolkit – WordPress Affiliate Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Full Path Disclosure in all versions up to, and including, 3.5.5. This is due displayerrors being set to true . This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve the full path of the web application, which can be used to aid other attacks. The information displayed is not useful on its own, and requires another vulnerability to be present for damage to an affected website.

Affected Software

1 affected component
affiliate-toolkit WordPress Affiliate Plugin<=3.5.5

Event History

Aug 9, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Aug 12, 2024
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:38 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-6562?

CVE-2024-6562 is classified as a Medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exposing sensitive information through Full Path Disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-6562?

To fix CVE-2024-6562, update the affiliate-toolkit – WordPress Affiliate Plugin to version 3.5.6 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2024-6562?

CVE-2024-6562 affects all versions of the affiliate-toolkit – WordPress Affiliate Plugin up to and including 3.5.5.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-6562?

CVE-2024-6562 is identified as a Full Path Disclosure vulnerability.

5

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2024-6562?

Yes, unauthenticated attackers can exploit CVE-2024-6562 to retrieve the full file path of the WordPress installation.

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