CVE-2024-13420: april Code Injection (CVSS 4.3)

Description

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_create_preset_options' and more in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset and modify some of the plugin/theme settings. This issue was escalated to Envato over two months from the date of this disclosure and the issues, while partially patched, are still vulnerable.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-94 CWE-94

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
g5plus	april	< 5.1
g5plus	auteur	< 7.1
g5plus	benaa	< 4.0.0
g5plus	beyot	< 6.0.6

References

Other References

https://themeforest.net/item/beyot-wordpress-real-estate-theme/19514964 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6d484422-4adf-4370-b228-61496d5ad78a?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-13420? +

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress are vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on several AJAX actions like 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_reset_section_options', 'gsf_create_preset_options' and more in various versions. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to reset and modify some of the plugin/theme settings. This issue was escalated to Envato over two months from the date of this disclosure and the issues, while partially patched, are still vulnerable. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-13420? +

CVE-2024-13420 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-13420? +

CVE-2024-13420 affects products from g5plus, specifically: april, auteur, benaa, beyot. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-13420? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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