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Ads by WPQuads allows unauthorized changes up to version 2.0.84

CVE-2024-47317 · published 2 years ago
Summary

The Ads by WPQuads plugin (versions up to 2.0.84) does not properly check who is allowed to change its settings. This means an attacker could alter ad content or placement without permission, potentially showing unwanted or malicious ads to visitors. Update the plugin to the latest release or apply the vendor's patch to restore proper access controls.

What to do
  • Update wpquads ads to version 2.0.85 or later.
Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
wpquads ads < 2.0.85
cpe:2.3:a:wpquads:ads:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Original advisory text
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads Ads by WPQuads quick-adsense-reloaded.This issue affects Ads by WPQuads: from n/a through <= 2.0.84.
Missing Authorization vulnerability in Ads by WPQuads Ads by WPQuads quick-adsense-reloaded.This issue affects Ads by WPQuads: from n/a through <= 2.0.84.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit
  • Gives an attacker partial control
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
Timeline
Published1 Nov 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-47317 · NVD
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