CVE-2024-2088
CVE-2024-2088 is a high-severity vulnerability in Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5. 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-202.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-27052
- Weakness: CWE-202
- Affected product: Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-2088?
- The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets.
- How severe is CVE-2024-2088?
- CVE-2024-2088 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity low, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-2088 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (26th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-2088?
- CVE-2024-2088 affects Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-2088?
- 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-2024-2088 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-2088 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-27052.
- When was CVE-2024-2088 published?
- CVE-2024-2088 was published on 2024-05-22 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php#L620
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084635/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php?contextall=1
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70724bc7-c1f4-4965-8bba-99b2ed21d34b?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:nextscripts:social_networks_auto_poster:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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