CVE-2024-5028 CM WordPress Search And Replace Plugin < 1.3.9 - Plugin Reset via CSRF

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can trick logged-in users into resetting the plugin configuration via CSRF, potentially disrupting site search and replace functionality.

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-2024-5028?

CVE-2024-5028 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown CM WordPress Search And Replace Plugin, published on 13 Jul 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 CM WordPress Search And Replace Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.3.9 does not have CSRF checks in some places, which could allow attackers to make logged in users perform unwanted actions via CSRF attacks

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-5028?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Cminds Cm Search and Replace.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5028?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-5028 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-5028 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-5028 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-238h-vq9j-vxxx.

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