The WP Post Author plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access due to a missing capability check on the awpa_pro_api_post_rating_review() function in all versions up to, and including, 3.7.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to leave reviews on private posts.
CVE-2024-34389 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars. It affects Versions up to 3.7.4 and is fixed in 3.7.5.
CVE-2024-34389 is tracked for the Plugin WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 3.7.4. Update WP Post Author – Author Box, Multiple Authors, Guest Authors & Custom Avatars to 3.7.5 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
wp-post-author
View on wordpress.org
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| CVE | CVE-2024-34389 |
| Patched Versions |
3.7.5
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| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 3.7.4
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These internal links group the same WordPress plugin by CVE, issue type, severity, and patch status so operators and search engines can connect the full vulnerability cluster.
Boost Your Blog's Engagement with WP Post Author <= 3.8.1 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
WP Post Author <= 3.6.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Stored Cross-Site Scripting
WP Post Author <= 3.8.2 - Authenticated (Administrator+) SQL Injection
WP Post Author – Enhance Your Posts with the Author Bio, Co-Authors, Guest Authors, and Post Rating System, including User Registration Form Builder <= 3.6.4 - Missing Authorization to Rating Manipulation
WP Post Author <= 3.2.3 - Privilege Escalation
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