CVE-2024-1452

4.3 · MEDIUM

Published Mar 13, 2024 generatepress CWE-863 EPSS 0.57% (45th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-1452 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting generatepress generateblocks. It was published on March 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The GenerateBlocks plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 1.8.2 via Query Loop. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor access and above, to see contents of posts and pages in draft or private status as well as those with scheduled publication dates.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from generatepress. Update generateblocks to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions	Status
generatepress	generateblocks	>= 0, < 1.8.3	Affected

References

Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/trunk/includes/class-query-loop.php#L140 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/trunk/includes/class-query-loop.php#L70 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3041431%40generateblocks%2Ftrunk&old=2995923%40generateblocks%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2 Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/62f19301-2311-4989-a5f2-9f845b72dd54?source=cve Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/trunk/includes/class-query-loop.php#L140 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/generateblocks/trunk/includes/class-query-loop.php#L70 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3041431%40generateblocks%2Ftrunk&old=2995923%40generateblocks%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2 Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/62f19301-2311-4989-a5f2-9f845b72dd54?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1452?

CVE-2024-1452 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting generatepress generateblocks. It was published on March 13, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-1452?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-1452?

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