Unauthorized Modification of Data in Linkz.ai WordPress Plugin Due to Missing Capability Check
CVE-2024-9587

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
Linkz.ai – Automatic Link Previews On Hover
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 October 2024

What is CVE-2024-9587?

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

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/linkz-ai/tags/...

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
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CVE-2024-9587 : Unauthorized Modification of Data in Linkz.ai WordPress Plugin Due to Missing Capability Check