CVE-2024-1308
CVE-2024-1308 is a high-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (50th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17068
- Weakness: CWE-284
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The WooCommerce Cloak Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'permalink_settings_save' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.33. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the affiliate permalink base, driving traffic to malicious sites via the plugin's affiliate links.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1308?
- The WooCommerce Cloak Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the 'permalink_settings_save' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.33. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify the affiliate permalink base, driving traffic to malicious sites via the plugin's affiliate links.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1308?
- CVE-2024-1308 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-1308 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (50th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1308?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- Does CVE-2024-1308 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1308 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17068.
- When was CVE-2024-1308 published?
- CVE-2024-1308 was published on 2024-04-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links/tags/1.0.33/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links.php#L396
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?old_path=/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links/tags/1.0.33&old=3055367&new_path=/woocommerce-cloak-affiliate-links/tags/1.0.34&new=3055367&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3c731e39-998e-44d2-8cf9-4d9c39731c5d?source=cve
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