CVE-2024-3971 Similarity <= 3.0 - Plugin Reset via CSRF
Attackers can force logged-in admins to reset Similarity plugin settings via CSRF, potentially disrupting site configuration.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-3971?
CVE-2024-3971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Similarity, published on 14 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Similarity WordPress plugin through 3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-3971?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Davidjmiller Similarity.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3971?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-3971 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-3971 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-3971 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Similarity
Sources
Also known as GHSA-73gc-wx3f-276g.