CVE-2024-7423: stream vulnerability

CVE-2024-7423: high vulnerability affecting stream. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.
CVE-2024-7423CVSS 8.8Web

CVE-2024-7423: stream vulnerability

CVE-2024-7423: high vulnerability affecting stream. Check CVSS, KEV status, business impact and recommended administrator actions.

CVSS
8.8 HIGH
EPSS
23.43%
Known exploited
not in KEV
Product
stream

What is known

The Stream plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the network_options_action() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options that can lead to DoS or privilege escalation via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Business impact

Successful exploitation of CVE-2024-7423, a high vulnerability (CVSS 8.8) affecting stream, 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 stream 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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