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CVE-2024-2088

Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster vulnerability

8.5 HIGHEPSS 0.34%
  1. Published22 May 2024

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 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorNetwork
Attack complexityLow
Privileges requiredLow
User interactionNone
ScopeChanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityLow
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:L/A:N

Affected products

Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster< 4.4.4

Frequently asked

Is CVE-2024-2088 being actively exploited?

CVE-2024-2088 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.34%.

How severe is CVE-2024-2088?

CVE-2024-2088 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.5, rated high. EPSS estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-2088?

Affected products include Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster.

How do I fix CVE-2024-2088?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Nextscripts Social Networks Auto Poster 4.4.4 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

How Secuno handles this

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.