Unauthorized Modification of Data in Linkz.ai WordPress Plugin Due to Missing Capability Check
CVE-2024-9587
4.3MEDIUM
Key Information:
- Vendor
- Wordpress
- Vendor
- CVE Published:
- 11 October 2024
Summary
The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that permits unauthorized modification of data due to inadequate capability checks within the 'ajax_linkz' function. This affects versions up to 1.1.8 of the plugin, enabling attackers with contributor-level privileges or higher to alter plugin settings without proper authorization. Implementing necessary security measures is essential to safeguard WordPress sites running the affected versions against potential exploitation.
Affected Version(s)
Linkz.ai – Automatic link previews on hover * <= 1.1.8
References
CVSS V3.1
Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged
Timeline
Vulnerability published
Vulnerability Reserved
Credit
István Márton