CVE-2024-8795: BA Book Everything <= 1.6.20 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Email Address Update/Account Takeover
The BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.6.20. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the myaccountupdate() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update a user's account details via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This can be leveraged to reset a user's password and gain access to their account.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-8795?
CVE-2024-8795 is classified as a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability with potential impacts on authentication and user data integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8795?
To fix CVE-2024-8795, update the BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress to version 1.6.21 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-8795?
All users of the BA Book Everything plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 1.6.20 are affected by CVE-2024-8795.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-8795?
CVE-2024-8795 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability related to nonce validation.
Can CVE-2024-8795 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-8795 can be exploited by unauthenticated attackers, allowing them to perform unauthorized actions.