CSRF Vulnerability in XV Random Quotes WordPress Plugin by XV Plugins
CVE-2024-13580

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Xv Random Quotes
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-13580?

The XV Random Quotes WordPress plugin, up to version 1.40, lacks proper CSRF protection when updating its settings. This vulnerability could allow an attacker to exploit the situation by tricking an authenticated administrator into submitting a malicious request. As a result, the attacker can reset the plugin settings without the administrator’s consent, leading to potential unauthorized changes and loss of control over the plugin configuration.

Affected Version(s)

XV Random Quotes 0 <= 1.40

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-13580 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/48cffe03-adcf-4da2-a331-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.