Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-38714

WP Fast Total Search <= 1.68.232 - Missing Authorization

The WP Fast Total Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on several functions like ajax_set_pause, ajax_se_style_preview, and WPFTS_jxResponse in versions up to, and including, 1.68.232. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to modify plugin settings.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-38714 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Fast Total Search – The Power of Indexed Search. It affects Versions up to 1.68.232 and is fixed in 1.69.234.

Published
Jul 11, 2024
Last Updated
Jul 17, 2024
Slug
fulltext-search
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.69.234, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-38714 is tracked for the Plugin WP Fast Total Search – The Power of Indexed Search as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.68.232. Update WP Fast Total Search – The Power of Indexed Search to 1.69.234 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.69.234
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.68.232
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-38714
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
fulltext-search View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-38714
Patched Versions
1.69.234
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.68.232
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