WordPress Yet Another Related Posts Plugin (YARPP) plugin <= 5.30.10 - Broken Access Control vulnerability
CVE-2024-43919

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Yarpp
Vendor
CVE Published:
1 November 2024

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC🟣 EPSS 20%

Summary

An access control vulnerability exists in the YARPP (Yet Another Related Posts Plugin) that may allow unauthorized access to certain functionality, potentially affecting the integrity and confidentiality of user data. This vulnerability impacts versions from an unspecified range to 5.30.10, emphasizing the need for timely updates to ensure optimal security. Users are encouraged to apply patches and monitor for potential exploitation attempts.

Affected Version(s)

YARPP <= 5.30.10

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-2024-43919
Created by RandomRobbieBF

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/yet-another...
vdb-entry

EPSS Score

20% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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