Insecure Direct Object Reference in Business Directory Plugin for WordPress by WordPress
CVE-2024-13887

5.3MEDIUM

What is CVE-2024-13887?

The Business Directory Plugin for WordPress is susceptible to an Insecure Direct Object Reference vulnerability due to inadequate validation on a user-controlled key within the 'ajax_listing_submit_image_upload' function. This flaw allows attackers without authentication to upload arbitrary images to existing listings, potentially compromising the integrity and safety of the site. Websites utilizing versions up to and including 6.4.14 of the plugin need to implement corrective measures to protect against unauthorized image uploads.

Affected Version(s)

Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress * <= 6.4.14

References

CVSS V3.1

Score:
5.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rein Daelman
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