CVE-2024-0366
CVE-2024-0366 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Squirrly Starbox with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-284.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (43rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16162
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Affected product: Squirrly Starbox
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Starbox – the Author Box for Humans plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.7 via the action function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscribers to view plugin preferences and potentially other user settings.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0366?
- The Starbox – the Author Box for Humans plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.7 via the action function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for subscribers to view plugin preferences and potentially other user settings.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0366?
- CVE-2024-0366 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-0366 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (43rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-0366?
- CVE-2024-0366 affects Squirrly Starbox. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-0366?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-0366 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-0366 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16162.
- When was CVE-2024-0366 published?
- CVE-2024-0366 was published on 2024-02-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/starbox/trunk/core/UserSettings.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3028775/starbox/trunk?contextall=1&old=3000701&old_path=%2Fstarbox%2Ftrunk
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c47601b4-bf16-4f59-b5f3-584a8eac7c67?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:squirrly:starbox:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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