CVE-2024-12279

Name: CVE-2024-12279
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-01-04T12:15:24.453+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

MEDIUMCVSS 6.1/10EPSS 0.19%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2024-12279 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Social AutoConnect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. EPSS estimates a 0.19% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP Social AutoConnect plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.6.2. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on a function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to inject malicious web scripts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

6.1/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.19%

8.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wp Social Autoconnect Project	Wp Social Autoconnect	< 4.6.3

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3211577/Patch
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fb-autoconnect/#developersRelease Notes
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/392d8286-a5fd-4d5d-9f6a-f13564013edc?source=cveThird Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12279?

How severe is CVE-2024-12279?

CVE-2024-12279 has a CVSS score of 6.1/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.19% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-12279?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2024-12279?

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Source: NVD / NIST