CVE-2024-3971

CVE-2024-3971 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Davidjmiller Similarity 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-352.

Key facts

Description

The Similarity WordPress plugin through 3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-3971?
The Similarity WordPress plugin through 3.0 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2024-3971?
CVE-2024-3971 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-3971 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-3971?
CVE-2024-3971 affects Davidjmiller Similarity. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-3971?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-3971 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-3971 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-32537.
When was CVE-2024-3971 published?
CVE-2024-3971 was published on 2024-06-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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