CVE-2024-7492: MainWP Child Reports <= 2.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Options Update
First published: Thu Aug 08 2024(Updated: )
The MainWP Child Reports plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the network_options_action() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options that can be leveraged for privilege escalation via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This is only exploitable on multisite instances.
Credit: security@wordfence.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| MainWP | <=2.2 | |
| MainWP Child Reports | <2.2.1 |
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Reference Links
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/mainwp-child-reports/trunk/classes/class-network.php#L346
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3131718%40mainwp-child-reports&new=3131718%40mainwp-child-reports&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file4
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cdd7971c-6f1c-437a-832c-e2b2817a197e?source=cve
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-7492?
CVE-2024-7492 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation via Cross-Site Request Forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7492?
To fix CVE-2024-7492, update the MainWP Child Reports plugin to version 2.2 or later, which includes proper nonce validation.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-7492?
All users running MainWP Child Reports plugin versions up to and including 2.2 are affected by CVE-2024-7492.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-7492?
CVE-2024-7492 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions.
What is the impact of CVE-2024-7492?
The impact of CVE-2024-7492 includes the potential for attackers to exploit the vulnerability and affect the functionality of the WordPress site.
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