CVE-2024-8157 Alphabetical List <= 1.0.3 - Settings Update via CSRF
Attackers can force logged-in admins to change plugin settings via CSRF, requiring an upgrade to the latest version.
- 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-2024-8157?
CVE-2024-8157 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Alphabetical List, published on 21 Nov 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 Alphabetical List WordPress plugin through 1.0.3 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-2024-8157?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Web-Argument Alphabetical List.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8157?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8157 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8157 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8157 exists.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8pjq-8vp2-wh6r.