Vulnerability Report
Plugin Medium Patch path listed CVE-2024-7429

Zotpress <= 7.3.12 - Missing Authorization

The Zotpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the Zotpress_process_accounts_AJAX function in all versions up to, and including, 7.3.12. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to reset the plugin's settings.

Quick Answer

CVE-2024-7429 is a medium severity with CVSS 4.3 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Zotpress. It affects Versions up to 7.3.12 and is fixed in 7.3.13.

Published
Nov 04, 2024
Last Updated
Nov 05, 2024
Slug
zotpress
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 7.3.13, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2024-7429 is tracked for the Plugin Zotpress as medium severity with CVSS 4.3. The affected range is Versions up to 7.3.12. Update Zotpress to 7.3.13 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
7.3.13
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 7.3.12
Tracking ID
CVE-2024-7429
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
CVE CVE-2024-7429
Patched Versions
7.3.13
Affected Versions
Versions up to 7.3.12
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