CVE-2024-6852:The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin (up to version 0.1.12) has a vulnerability (CVE-2024-6852) that allows Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks due to a lack of CSRF checks when updating its settings.

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The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin, up to and including version 0.1.12, has a vulnerability that allows attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks. This vulnerability is due to the absence of CSRF checks when updating the plugin's settings. As a result, an attacker could potentially trick a logged-in admin into changing these settings via a CSRF attack. This vulnerability has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 6.5, indicating a medium severity level.

Overview

The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin is affected by a CSRF vulnerability. The vulnerability exists because the plugin does not implement CSRF checks when updating its settings. This could allow an attacker to trick a logged-in admin into changing these settings via a CSRF attack. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 0.1.12. The vulnerability was discovered externally and has been published by WPScan.

Remediation

Users of the WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin are advised to update to the latest version of the plugin, which includes a fix for this vulnerability. If updating is not immediately possible, users should consider disabling the plugin until an update can be applied.

References

For more information about this vulnerability, please refer to the following link: WPScan Vulnerability Database

Industry ExposureMost to least
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  1. Accommodation & Food Services
    Accommodation & Food Services
  2. Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
    Administrative, Support, Waste Management & Remediation Services
  3. Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
    Agriculture, Forestry Fishing & Hunting
  4. Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
    Arts, Entertainment & Recreation
  5. Construction
    Construction
  6. Educational Services
    Educational Services
  7. Finance and Insurance
    Finance and Insurance
  8. Health Care & Social Assistance
    Health Care & Social Assistance
  9. Information
    Information
  10. Management of Companies & Enterprises
    Management of Companies & Enterprises
  11. Manufacturing
    Manufacturing
  12. Mining
    Mining
  13. Other Services (except Public Administration)
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  14. Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
    Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services
  15. Public Administration
    Public Administration
  16. Real Estate Rental & Leasing
    Real Estate Rental & Leasing
  17. Retail Trade
    Retail Trade
  18. Transportation & Warehousing
    Transportation & Warehousing
  19. Utilities
    Utilities
  20. Wholesale Trade
    Wholesale Trade

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