CVE-2024-12018 Snippet Shortcodes <= 4.1.6 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Shortcode Deletion
Authenticated subscribers can delete plugin shortcodes due to missing authorization checks and leaked nonce values.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12018?
CVE-2024-12018 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in aliakro Snippet Shortcodes, published on 12 Dec 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Snippet Shortcodes plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized Shortcode Deletion due to missing authorization in all versions up to, and including, 4.1.6. Note that a nonce is used as authentication here, but the value is leaked. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete the plugin's Shortcodes.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12018?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12018?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-12018 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12018 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4jq6-m5px-fg9g.