CVE-2024-8050 Custom Author Base <= 1.1.1 - Settings Update via CSRF
Attackers can trick logged-in admins into changing plugin settings via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the Custom Author Base WordPress 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-2024-8050?
CVE-2024-8050 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Custom Author Base, published on 15 May 2025. 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 Custom Author Base WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 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-2024-8050?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Jfarthing Custom Author Base.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8050?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8050 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8050 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8050 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v884-m573-754j.