WordPress security changelog
MEDIUM CVE-2024-3824 Analyzed

Base64 Encoder/Decoder: Cross-site request forgery

Base64 Encoder/Decoder is affected by cross-site request forgery. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. Exploitation relies on a signed-in privileged user submitting an attacker-controlled request.

CVE / CNA score 5.5 CVSS 3.1 · 134c704f-9b21-4f2e-91b3-4a467353bcc0
NVD score Pending NVD has not published its own CVSS assessment.
Component
Base64 Encoder/Decoder
Plugin slug
base64-encoderdecoder
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
May 15, 2024
Weakness
CWE-352 — Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

This CVE was published May 15, 2024 and is one of 3 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Base64 Encoder/Decoder to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.

Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.

Technical description

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Primary and upstream sources