CVE-2024-4873 Replace Image <= 1.1.10 - Insecure Direct Object Reference
Authenticated attackers with Author access can replace images uploaded by higher-level users due to missing validation in the Replace Image plugin.
- 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-2024-4873?
CVE-2024-4873 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in aspengrovestudios Replace Image, published on 19 Jun 2024. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Replace Image plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.10 via the image replacement functionality due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to replace images uploaded by higher level users such as admins.
Weakness: CWE-639
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-4873?
How do I fix CVE-2024-4873?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-4873 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-2024-4873 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-4873 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-f5hm-5m7c-gmr8.