CVE-2024-1843
CVE-2024-1843 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Flamescorpion Auto Affiliate Links 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-862.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (41st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-17568
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Flamescorpion Auto Affiliate Links
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the aalAddLink function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to add arbitrary links to posts.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-1843?
- The Auto Affiliate Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the aalAddLink function in all versions up to, and including, 6.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access or higher, to add arbitrary links to posts.
- How severe is CVE-2024-1843?
- CVE-2024-1843 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-1843 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (41st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-1843?
- CVE-2024-1843 affects Flamescorpion Auto Affiliate Links. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-1843?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-1843 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-1843 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-17568.
- When was CVE-2024-1843 published?
- CVE-2024-1843 was published on 2024-03-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-auto-affiliate-links/trunk/aal_ajax.php#L79
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3044067%40wp-auto-affiliate-links&new=3044067%40wp-auto-affiliate-links&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/09e5aa34-ab28-4349-ac5f-6a0479e641e5?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:flamescorpion:auto_affiliate_links:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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