CVE-2024-12314: rapid cache (CVSS 7.2)

Description

The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison the cache with custom HTTP headers that may be unsanitized which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.2

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-524 CWE-524

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
megaoptim	rapid_cache	< 1.2.3

References

Other References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/rapid-cache/ https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/72b777ac-1870-4588-82fe-da96a784ec81?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-12314? +

The Rapid Cache plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cache Poisoning in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.3. This is due to plugin storing HTTP headers in the cached data. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to poison the cache with custom HTTP headers that may be unsanitized which can lead to Cross-Site Scripting. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.2 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-12314? +

CVE-2024-12314 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.2 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-12314? +

CVE-2024-12314 affects products from megaoptim, specifically: rapid_cache. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-12314? +

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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