adirectory aDirectory Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress adqs_delete_listing authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability marked as problematic has been reported in adirectory aDirectory Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress. The affected element is the function adqs_delete_listing. This manipulation causes authorization. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-13541. The attack can be initiated remotely. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in adirectory aDirectory Plugin up to 2.3 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function adqs_delete_listing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The aDirectory – WordPress Directory Listing Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized loss of data due to a missing capability check on the adqs_delete_listing() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary posts.

The weakness was released by Peter Thaleikis. It is possible to read the advisory at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-13541 since 01/20/2025. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be launched remotely. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 02/25/2025).

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: 4.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.2
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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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Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Timelineinfo

01/20/2025 🔍
02/12/2025 +23 days 🔍
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02/25/2025 +13 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Peter Thaleikis
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2024-13541 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-13541
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-295411

Entryinfo

Created: 02/12/2025 08:15
Updated: 02/25/2025 06:54
Changes: 02/12/2025 08:15 (64), 02/25/2025 06:54 (12)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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