CVE-2024-8476
4.3 · MEDIUMOverview
CVE-2024-8476 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpplugin easy_paypal_events. It was published on September 25, 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. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical Description
The Easy PayPal Events plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the wpeevent_plugin_buttons() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary posts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpplugin. Update easy_paypal_events 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| wpplugin | easy_paypal_events | >= 0, < 1.2.2 | Affected |
References
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8476?
CVE-2024-8476 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting wpplugin easy_paypal_events. It was published on September 25, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2024-8476?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3, 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-2024-8476?
Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from wpplugin. Update easy_paypal_events 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.
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