CVE-2024-1047: orbit fox vulnerability

What is known

Multiple plugins and/or themes for WordPress with the ThemeIsle SDK are vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data due to a missing capability check on the register_reference() function in various versions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update options values that allow ThemeIsle to track promotional activities via utm_source.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-1047, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.3) affecting orbit fox, may affect the confidentiality, integrity or availability of the vulnerable environment. The exact impact depends on the installed version, exposed interfaces and deployment configuration.

Recommended administrator action

Confirm whether orbit fox is present and compare installed versions with the vendor advisory and NVD record. Apply the vendor patch or documented mitigation; until remediation is complete, reduce exposure of affected interfaces, review relevant logs and monitor for indicators of exploitation. DataHouse can support version verification, managed patching, network exposure reduction, log review and backup validation for dedicated, cloud and colocated environments.

Sources

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