CVE-2024-3050
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: May 29, 2024· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
The Site Reviews WordPress plugin before 7.0.0 retrieves client IP addresses from potentially untrusted headers, allowing an attacker to manipulate its value. This may be used to bypass IP-based blocking
Risk Analysis
The Site Reviews WordPress plugin before 7.0.0 improperly handles client IP addresses from untrusted headers. This allows attackers to manipulate IP values and bypass security blocks. The 9.1 CVSS score reflects the potential for unauthorized access or security control circumvention.
No public exploit is known, and it is not in the KEV catalog. It is remotely exploitable with low complexity.
Update the Site Reviews plugin to version 7.0.0 or later. Ensure that the application is configured to trust only verified IP headers.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-3050 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
The vulnerability requires no privileges and no user interaction, making it a prime target for automated exploitation campaigns and worm-like propagation.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), full integrity compromise (data manipulation), with a CVSS base score of 9.1.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-3050 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts