CVE-2024-9586
MEDIUM
5.3
CVSS 3.1
Description
The Linkz.ai plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'check_auth' and 'check_logout' functions in versions up to, and including, 1.1.8. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update plugin settings.
Affected WordPress components
-
Linkz.ai – Automatic link previews on hover Plugin · linkz-aiUp to and including 1.1.8View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- vittor1o Linkz.ai – Automatic link previews on hover — Up to and including 1.1.8
- linkz.ai linkz.ai — Up to and including 1.1.8
- linkz.ai linkz.ai — Before 1.2.0
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/linkz-ai/tags/1.1.8/init.php#L142 Product
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/linkz-ai/tags/1.1.8/init.php#L159 Product
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3168515%40linkz-ai&new=3168515%40linkz-ai&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=#file2
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/b4b4ca5b-c806-4b68-acb8-6b63d6ca5728?source=cve Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record