CVE-2024-8123

CVE-2024-8123 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpextended Wp Extended with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4. 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-639.

Key facts

Description

The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the duplicate_post function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate posts written by other authors including admins. This includes the ability to duplicate password-protected posts, which reveals their contents.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8123?
The The Ultimate WordPress Toolkit – WP Extended plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Insecure Direct Object Reference in all versions up to, and including, 3.0.8 via the duplicate_post function due to missing validation on a user controlled key. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to duplicate posts written by other authors including admins. This includes the ability to duplicate password-protected posts, which reveals their contents.
How severe is CVE-2024-8123?
CVE-2024-8123 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.4, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8123 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (23rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-8123?
CVE-2024-8123 affects Wpextended Wp Extended. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8123?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8123 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-8123 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-48952.
When was CVE-2024-8123 published?
CVE-2024-8123 was published on 2024-09-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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