CVE-2024-0592
CVE-2024-0592 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Never5 Related Posts with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-352.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.4)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (20th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-16385
- Weakness: CWE-352
- Affected product: Never5 Related Posts
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_create_link() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add related posts to other posts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This ultimately makes it possible for attackers to view draft and password protected posts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-0592?
- The Related Posts for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the handle_create_link() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add related posts to other posts via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link. This ultimately makes it possible for attackers to view draft and password protected posts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-0592?
- CVE-2024-0592 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-0592 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (20th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-0592?
- CVE-2024-0592 affects Never5 Related Posts. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-0592?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-0592 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-0592 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-16385.
- When was CVE-2024-0592 published?
- CVE-2024-0592 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/related-posts-for-wp/trunk/classes/hooks/class-hook-link-related-screen.php#L70
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3049719/related-posts-for-wp/tags/2.2.2/classes/hooks/class-hook-link-related-screen.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5d21aad7-dbee-4204-afbd-0a5fdeaca50e?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:never5:related_posts:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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