CVE-2024-2088

Description

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets.

CVSS v3.1 Score

8.5

HIGH

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

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-202 CWE-202

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
nextscripts	social_networks_auto_poster	< 4.4.4

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084635/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php?contextall=1 https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3084635/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php?contextall=1

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php#L620 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70724bc7-c1f4-4965-8bba-99b2ed21d34b?source=cve https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/social-networks-auto-poster-facebook-twitter-g/trunk/inc/nxs_functions_wp.php#L620 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/70724bc7-c1f4-4965-8bba-99b2ed21d34b?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-2088? +

The NextScripts: Social Networks Auto-Poster plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Sensitive Information Exposure in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.3 via the 'nxs_getExpSettings' function. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber access and above, to extract sensitive data including social network API keys and secrets. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2024-2088? +

CVE-2024-2088 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.5 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-2088? +

CVE-2024-2088 affects products from nextscripts, specifically: social_networks_auto_poster. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-2088? +

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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