CVE-2024-8520

CVE-2024-8520 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ultimatemember Ultimate Member 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-352.

Key facts

Description

The Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the admin_init or user_action_hook function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify a users membership status via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-8520?
The Ultimate Member – User Profile, Registration, Login, Member Directory, Content Restriction & Membership Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.8.6. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the admin_init or user_action_hook function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to modify a users membership status via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
How severe is CVE-2024-8520?
CVE-2024-8520 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 none, integrity low, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-8520 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-2024-8520?
CVE-2024-8520 affects Ultimatemember Ultimate Member. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8520?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-8520 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-8520 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-49238.
When was CVE-2024-8520 published?
CVE-2024-8520 was published on 2024-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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