CVE-2024-12176

Summary

CVE-2024-12176 is a vulnerability affecting the WordLift SEO plugin for WordPress. The issue lies in the lack of capability checks on the 'wl_config_plugin' AJAX action, allowing unauthenticated attackers to update the plugin's settings. This vulnerability, present in all versions up to and including 3.54.0, poses a significant security risk as it enables unauthorized configuration modifications. Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate plugin settings, potentially leading to data breaches or other malicious activities. Users are advised to update the plugin to the latest version to mitigate this risk.

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