Vulnerability · Published May 15, 2025 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2024-8050Custom Author Base <= 1.1.1 - Settings Update via CSRF
Medium 4.3
In plain English
A medium-severity security flaw in Custom Author Base from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.2% (higher than 8% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.2%top 92.5% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Custom Author Base WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not have CSRF check in place when updating its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Custom Author Base | 0 – through 1.1.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/28c9c127-464a-4750-8b62-a9b90b01f1af/ exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description