frenify Categorify Plugin up to 1.0.7.4 on WordPress categorifyAjaxClearCategory authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in frenify Categorify Plugin up to 1.0.7.4 on WordPress. It has been classified as problematic. This affects the function categorifyAjaxClearCategory. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2024-1652. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. There is no exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in frenify Categorify Plugin up to 1.0.7.4 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This affects the function categorifyAjaxClearCategory. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The Categorify plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the categorifyAjaxClearCategory function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to clear categories.

The weakness was shared 02/27/2024 by Francesco Carlucci. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-1652 since 02/19/2024. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 01/07/2025).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.7

VulDB Base Score: 5.3
VulDB Temp Score: 5.1
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CNA Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

02/19/2024 🔍
02/27/2024 +8 days 🔍
02/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
01/07/2025 +315 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 3034410
Researcher: Francesco Carlucci
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-1652 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-1652
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-254889

Entryinfo

Created: 02/27/2024 14:21
Updated: 01/07/2025 16:14
Changes: 02/27/2024 14:21 (50), 03/14/2024 14:59 (1), 01/07/2025 16:14 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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