CVE-2024-3824: base64 encoderdecoder vulnerability

CVE-2024-3824: medium vulnerability affecting base64 encoderdecoder. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2024-3824CVSS 5.5CMS

CVE-2024-3824: base64 encoderdecoder vulnerability

CVE-2024-3824: medium vulnerability affecting base64 encoderdecoder. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS
10.39%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
base64 encoderdecoder

What is known

The Base64 Encoder/Decoder WordPress plugin through 0.9.2 does not have CSRF check in place when resetting its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin reset them via a CSRF attack

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-3824, a medium vulnerability (CVSS 5.5) affecting base64 encoderdecoder, 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 base64 encoderdecoder 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.

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