SB2024082726 - Information disclosure in WordPress Button Plugin MaxButtons
Published: August 27, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024082726
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6499)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/fdd0694c-ea7e-4cf8-a8d8-82a2b02fecdf?source=cve
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/maxbuttons/trunk/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3140369/maxbuttons/tags/9.8.0/assets/libraries/font-awesome-5/convert.php