Unprotected CSRF Vulnerability in Herd Effects WordPress Plugin Allows Attackers to Trigger Unwanted Actions
CVE-2024-3478
6.1MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
Wordpress
- Status
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 2 May 2024
Badges
๐พ Exploit Exists๐ก Public PoC
What is CVE-2024-3478?
The Herd Effects WordPress plugin before 5.2.7 does not have CSRF checks in some bulk actions, which could allow attackers to make logged in admins perform unwanted actions, such as deleting effects via CSRF attacks

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Affected Version(s)
Herd Effects 0 < 5.2.7
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.
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
6.1
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
- ๐ก
Public PoC available
- ๐พ
Exploit known to exist
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
Bob Matyas
WPScan