CVE-2024-4390
CVE-2024-4390 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Depicter with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-863.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (40th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44023
- Weakness: CWE-863
- Affected product: Depicter
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Nonce Generation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above, to generate a valid nonce for any WordPress action/function. This could be used to invoke functionality that is protected only by nonce checks.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-4390?
- The Slider and Carousel slider by Depicter plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary Nonce Generation in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers with contributor access and above, to generate a valid nonce for any WordPress action/function. This could be used to invoke functionality that is protected only by nonce checks.
- How severe is CVE-2024-4390?
- CVE-2024-4390 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-4390 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (40th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-4390?
- CVE-2024-4390 affects Depicter. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-4390?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-4390 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-4390 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44023.
- When was CVE-2024-4390 published?
- CVE-2024-4390 was published on 2024-06-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/depicter/trunk/app/src/Controllers/Ajax/SecurityAjaxController.php#L14
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&new=3103357%40depicter%2Ftrunk&old=3090538%40depicter%2Ftrunk&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/dd7c3a5d-b8aa-45cb-983c-55ba7e3d72f3?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:depicter:depicter:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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