CVE-2024-5861

5.3 · MEDIUM

Published Jul 24, 2024 wpeasypay CWE-862 EPSS 0.40% (33th pctl) CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Overview

CVE-2024-5861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpeasypay wp_easypay. It was published on July 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical Description

The WP EasyPay – Square for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of datadue to a missing capability check on the wpep_square_disconnect() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.2.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to disconnect square.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpeasypay. Update wp_easypay 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
wpeasypay	wp_easypay	>= 0, < 4.2.4	Affected

References

Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easy-pay/trunk/modules/payments/square-authorization.php#L199 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3106655%40wp-easy-pay&new=3106655%40wp-easy-pay&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file1 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3122946%40wp-easy-pay&new=3122946%40wp-easy-pay&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/446d458e-8b42-434e-a190-0af37a7d3afb?source=cve Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-easy-pay/trunk/modules/payments/square-authorization.php#L199 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3106655%40wp-easy-pay&new=3106655%40wp-easy-pay&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file1 Ref plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3122946%40wp-easy-pay&new=3122946%40wp-easy-pay&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= Ref www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/446d458e-8b42-434e-a190-0af37a7d3afb?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5861?

CVE-2024-5861 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpeasypay wp_easypay. It was published on July 24, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5861?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-5861?

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