CVE-2024-8082 Widgets Reset <= 0.1 - Settings Update via CSRF
Attackers can force logged-in administrators to change plugin settings via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the Widgets Reset 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-2024-8082?
CVE-2024-8082 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Widgets Reset, 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 Widgets Reset WordPress plugin through 0.1 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-2024-8082?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Justintadlock Widgets Reset.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8082?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8082 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8082 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8082 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2cw7-7rj8-j2x7.