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CVE-2024-6853: WordPress MultiTasking Plugin: Admins Can Be Tricked by Fake Updates
CVE-2024-6853 · published 2 years ago
Summary
A security issue exists in the WordPress MultiTasking plugin. If exploited, an attacker can trick logged-in administrators into updating unwanted welcome popups on a WordPress site. To fix this, update the plugin to version 0.1.13 or later.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| ngothang | wp_multitasking |
<= 0.1.12 cpe:2.3:a:ngothang:wp_multitasking:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
Original advisory text
The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, which could allow attackers to make logged admins perform such action via a CSRF attack
The WP MultiTasking WordPress plugin through 0.1.12 does not have CSRF check when updating welcome popups, which could allow attackers to make logged admins perform such action via a CSRF attack
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d1ce78c3-5d6c-465e-9ce8-6d92f7480333/ Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit
- Gives an attacker partial control
Type
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published8 Sep 2024
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen7 Mar 2026
Sources
CVE-2024-6853 · NVD
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