CVE-2024-35648 Andy Moyle CVE debrief

Who should care

Administrators and users of the Emergency Password Reset plugin, especially those using versions up to 8.0, should be aware of this vulnerability and take necessary precautions.

Technical summary

The CVE-2024-35648 vulnerability is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) issue in the Emergency Password Reset plugin. The plugin is vulnerable up to version 8.0. The CVSS vector is CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N, indicating a MEDIUM severity vulnerability. The CWE associated with this vulnerability is CWE-352.

Defensive priority

High

Recommended defensive actions

• Update the Emergency Password Reset plugin to a version beyond 8.0.
• Implement CSRF protection measures for the plugin.
• Monitor website activity for suspicious requests.
• Educate users about the risks of CSRF attacks.
• Consider using a web application firewall (WAF) to detect and prevent CSRF attacks.
• Regularly review and update plugins to ensure they are secure and up-to-date.
• Use secure coding practices to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future.

Evidence notes

The information provided is based on data from the National Vulnerability Database (NVD) and Patchstack. The CVE record and NVD detail can be found at [cve-org] and [nvd] respectively. Additional information is available at [ref-4].

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