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CVE-2024-12176

MEDIUMCVSS 5.3/10EPSS 0.31%

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CVE-2024-12176 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.54.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.54.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
5.3/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.31%

22.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12176?
The WordLift – AI powered SEO – Schema plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.54.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings.
How severe is CVE-2024-12176?
CVE-2024-12176 has a CVSS score of 5.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-12176?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST