Vulnerability Report
Theme Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-37431

Mesmerize <= 1.6.120 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Cache Clearing

The Mesmerize theme for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.6.120. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the after_setup_theme action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to clear the theme cache via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-37431 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Cross-Site Request Forgery issue affecting the Theme Mesmerize. It affects Versions up to 1.6.120 and is fixed in 1.6.124.

Published
Jun 28, 2024
Last Updated
Jul 02, 2024
Slug
mesmerize
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.6.124, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-37431 is tracked for the Theme Mesmerize as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 1.6.120. Update Mesmerize to 1.6.124 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Cross-Site Request Forgery
Primary Fixed Version
1.6.124
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.6.120
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-37431
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Theme
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-37431
Patched Versions
1.6.124
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.6.120
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