Vulnerability Report
Plugin Critical No patch listed CVE-2024-43261

Compute Links <= 1.2.1 - Unauthenticated Remote File Inclusion

The Compute Links plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote File Inclusion in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to include remote files on the server, resulting in code execution.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-43261 is a critical severity with CVSS 9.8 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Compute Links. It affects Versions up to 1.2.1 and is listed without a confirmed patched release.

Published
Aug 12, 2024
Last Updated
Aug 22, 2024
Slug
compute-links
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
No patched release listed
Remediation
No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement.
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-43261 is tracked for the Plugin Compute Links as critical severity with CVSS 9.8. The affected range is Versions up to 1.2.1. No fixed release is listed in this feed entry, so operators should monitor the vendor and reference links before accepting the risk.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
Not published
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 1.2.1
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-43261
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
compute-links View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2024-43261
Patched Versions
No patched versions published.
Affected Versions
Versions up to 1.2.1
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