CVE-2024-9778: ImagePress – Image Gallery <= 1.2.2 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Plugin Settings Update
The ImagePress – Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'imagepressadminpage' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings, including redirection URLs, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
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What is the severity of CVE-2024-9778?
CVE-2024-9778 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact via Cross-Site Request Forgery.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9778?
To fix CVE-2024-9778, update the ImagePress – Image Gallery plugin for WordPress to version 1.3.0 or higher.
What versions of the ImagePress plugin are affected by CVE-2024-9778?
CVE-2024-9778 affects all versions of the ImagePress – Image Gallery plugin for WordPress up to and including 1.2.2.
What kind of attack can occur due to CVE-2024-9778?
CVE-2024-9778 allows for unauthenticated Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks that can manipulate user actions on the website.
Is nonce validation applied in CVE-2024-9778?
CVE-2024-9778 is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the 'imagepress_admin_page' function.