CVE-2024-3971: The Similarity WordPress plugin through 3.0 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

medium Affects similarity (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2024-06-14; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Similarity WordPress plugin through 3.0 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

Package: similarity (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <=3.0
Fixed in: no fix recorded
Severity: medium CVSS 4.3
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 0% (9.8th percentile)
Published: 2024-06-14
Source: nvd

References

CWE-352

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