CVE-2024-6856 WP MultiTasking <= 0.1.12 - SMTP Settings Update via CSRF

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in admins to update SMTP settings via CSRF, potentially compromising email configurations in WP MultiTasking.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-6856?

CVE-2024-6856 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown WP MultiTasking, published on 8 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-6856?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Ngothang Wp Multitasking.

How do I fix CVE-2024-6856?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-6856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-6856 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-6856 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p726-6587-94ph.

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