CVE-2024-7381 Geo Controller <= 8.6.9 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Shortcode Execution
Unauthenticated attackers can execute arbitrary shortcodes due to missing authorization checks in the Geo Controller WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-7381?
CVE-2024-7381 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in creativform Geo Controller, published on 5 Sep 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7381?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Infinitumform Geo Controller.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7381?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7381 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-2024-7381 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-7381 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in creativform Geo Controller
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4q7x-mgpp-gv6h.