CVE-2024-1843

MEDIUMCVSS 4.3/10EPSS 0.53%

Last modified

CVE-2024-1843 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the aalAddLink function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to add arbitrary links to posts.. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the aalAddLink function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to add arbitrary links to posts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
4.3/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.53%

40.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
FlamescorpionAuto Affiliate Links< 6.4.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-1843?
The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the aalAddLink function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to add arbitrary links to posts.
How severe is CVE-2024-1843?
CVE-2024-1843 has a CVSS score of 4.3/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-1843?
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