CVE-2024-7381
CVE-2024-7381 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Infinitumform Geo Controller with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3. 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 5.3)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (26th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-48317
- Weakness: CWE-862
- Affected product: Infinitumform Geo Controller
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-7381?
- The Geo Controller plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized shortcode execution due to missing authorization and capability checks on the ajax__shortcode_cache function in all versions up to, and including, 8.6.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute arbitrary shortcodes available on the target site.
- How severe is CVE-2024-7381?
- CVE-2024-7381 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.3, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-7381 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-2024-7381?
- CVE-2024-7381 affects Infinitumform Geo Controller. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-7381?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2024-7381 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-7381 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48317.
- When was CVE-2024-7381 published?
- CVE-2024-7381 was published on 2024-09-05 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3149577/cf-geoplugin/trunk/inc/classes/Shortcodes.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4ed7b13a-eec3-4035-8815-15228fb05af1?source=cve
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:infinitumform:geo_controller:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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