CVE-2024-0428

Index Now <= 2.6.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via reset_form

Published Feb 5, 2024 CVSS 3.1 · 7.1 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Index Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_form' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary site options via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2024-16223 The Index Now plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in all versions up to, and including, 2.6.3. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the 'reset_form' function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary site options via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
History
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

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Title Index Now <= 2.6.3 - Cross-Site Request Forgery via reset_form
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:21 PM
Reserved
Jan 11, 2024, 2:44 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 5, 2024, 10:16 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 6:53 AM