CVE-2024-12269: safe ai malware Auth Bypass — Fix

Description

The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_db() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a complete dump of the site's database.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.5

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
wpmessiah	safe_ai_malware_protection_for_wp	< 1.0.17

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp/trunk/includes/class-mvsp-export-db.php#L7

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3232957%40safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp&new=3232957%40safe-ai-malware-protection-for-wp&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/5247bf43-ae02-47cb-825e-23821b78eba9?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12269? +

The Safe Ai Malware Protection for WP plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the export_db() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to retrieve a complete dump of the site's database. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12269? +

CVE-2024-12269 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12269? +

CVE-2024-12269 affects products from wpmessiah, specifically: safe_ai_malware_protection_for_wp. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-12269? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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