Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A WordPress plugin used to display Flickr galleries can be abused through CSRF to save malicious script content. If a targeted user takes an attacker-induced action, that script may persist and run later in a victim’s browser. This is high risk for affected WordPress sites, but the supplied sources do not show active exploitation.
Executive priority
Treat this as a high-priority WordPress plugin exposure. Prioritize sites where the plugin is active, public-facing, or administered by users likely to receive external links or emails. Do not assume compromise from the CVE alone; the supplied sources do not substantiate active exploitation.
Technical view
CVE-2024-51630 affects Lars Schenk Responsive Flickr Gallery through version 1.3.1. The issue is described as CSRF leading to stored XSS, mapped to CWE-352, with CVSS 3.1 score 7.1. The CVSS vector indicates network reachability, low complexity, no attacker privileges, required user interaction, changed scope, and low confidentiality, integrity, and availability impact.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress installations running the Responsive Flickr Gallery plugin, especially versions through 1.3.1. The provided affected-version metadata is incomplete, so inventory validation should rely on installed plugin name and version, not CPE matching.
Exploitation context
The source bundle marks KEV as false and provides no evidence of active exploitation. Successful abuse requires user interaction and would typically matter most where a privileged WordPress user can be induced into triggering an unwanted plugin action.
Researcher notes
The description states Responsive Flickr Gallery through 1.3.1 is affected, but the structured affected block is sparse and lists version data unclearly. No patch status, exploit proof, or detailed sink/source information is included in the supplied bundle, so validation should remain evidence-driven and non-invasive.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory WordPress sites for the responsive-flickr-gallery plugin and installed version.
- Check Patchstack and vendor guidance for an update, workaround, or removal recommendation.
- Disable or remove the plugin where it is not business-critical.
- Restrict WordPress administrative access to trusted users and hardened sessions.
- Review stored plugin content for unexpected script-like changes.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Responsive Flickr Gallery is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the exact installed plugin version and compare it with <= 1.3.1 exposure.
- Review administrative audit logs for unexpected plugin configuration changes.
- Inspect pages using the gallery for unauthorized persistent script content.
- Verify compensating controls around WordPress admin authentication and CSRF-sensitive workflows.
Public sources used
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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- High
- CVSS
- 7.1 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L2.83.7PatchstackVulnerability scoring details
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7.1HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:L
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
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