CVE-2024-7864 Favicon Generator < 2.1 - Arbitrary File Deletion via CSRF
Attackers can trick logged-in admins into deleting arbitrary server files via CSRF in the Favicon Generator plugin.
- 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-2024-7864?
CVE-2024-7864 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Favicon Generator (CLOSED), published on 13 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 Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin before 2.1 does not have CSRF and path validation in the output_sub_admin_page_0() function, allowing attackers to make logged in admins delete arbitrary files on the server
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-7864?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pixeljar Favicon Generator.
How do I fix CVE-2024-7864?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-7864 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-7864 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-7864 exists.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Favicon Generator (CLOSED)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3rvq-3fc5-4w68.