MEDIUM CVSS 5.3
Published: 2025-02-20

CVE-2024-13520

codemenschen gift_vouchers Security Advisory (CVE-2024-13520)
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CyberVault Technical Summary

Analyst Synthesis

Technical analysis, exploit verification, and patch instructions for CVE-2024-13520 impacting codemenschen gift_vouchers. Evaluated with CVSS Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM).

Original NVD Description

Source: NIST NVD
The Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) (WooCommerce Supported) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data|loss of data due to a missing capability check on the 'update_voucher_price', 'update_voucher_date', 'update_voucher_note' functions in all versions up to, and including, 4.4.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update the value, expiration date, and user note for any gift voucher.

📊 CVSS v3.1 Metric Breakdown

Attack Vector
Network (AV:N)
Exploitable remotely across internet boundaries
Attack Complexity
Low (AC:L)
No specialized conditions required
Privileges Required
None (PR:N)
Unauthenticated execution
User Interaction
None (UI:N)
Zero human interaction required
Scope
Unchanged (S:U)
Confined to same security context
Confidentiality
None (C:N)
No data confidentiality impact
Integrity
Low (I:L)
Partial data modification possible
Availability
None (A:N)
No system availability impact

🎯 Affected Versions Matrix

Affected Product codemenschen / gift_vouchers
Affected Versions *
Weakness Enumeration CWE-862

Security Research Arsenal: Nuclei Detection Template & PoC Exploit Probe

High-Intent Research Tool

Ready-to-use security scanner signatures, active verification probe skeletons, and remediation playbooks for CVE-2024-13520 impacting codemenschen gift_vouchers.

⚡ Nuclei Detection Template (YAML) cve-2024-13520.yaml
id: cve-2024-13520

info:
  name: codemenschen gift_vouchers - Security Advisory & Vulnerability Scan
  author: cybervault-security-intel
  severity: medium
  description: |
    Automated signature & scanner for CVE-2024-13520 affecting codemenschen gift_vouchers.
    Evaluation: The Gift Cards (Gift Vouchers and Packages) (WooCommerce Supported) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized modification of data|loss of da...
  reference:
    - https://cybervault-cve.pages.dev/cve/CVE-2024-13520
  classification:
    cvss-metrics: CVSS:3.1/CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
    cvss-score: 5.3
    cve-id: CVE-2024-13520
    cwe-id: CWE-862
  tags: cve,cve-2024-13520,codemenschen,gift_vouchers,medium

http:
  - method: GET
    path:
      - "{BaseURL}/"
      - "{BaseURL}/api/"
    matchers-condition: and
    matchers:
      - type: status
        status:
          - 200
      - type: word
        words:
          - "gift_vouchers"
        part: body
🐍 PoC Exploit & Verification Probe (Python 3) poc_cve-2024-13520.py
# Proof-of-Concept Exploit & Verification Probe for CVE-2024-13520
# Target: codemenschen gift_vouchers | CVSS: 5.3 (MEDIUM)
# Educational & Security Audit Purpose Only

import requests
import sys

def verify_vulnerability(target_url):
    print(f"[*] Auditing {target_url} for CVE-2024-13520 (codemenschen gift_vouchers)...")
    headers = {
        "User-Agent": "CyberVault-Audit-Scanner/2.0",
        "Accept": "*/*"
    }
    try:
        r = requests.get(f"{target_url.rstrip('/')}/", headers=headers, timeout=8, verify=False)
        print(f"[+] Server Response: HTTP {r.status_code} | Server Banner: {r.headers.get('Server', 'Unknown')}")
        if r.status_code < 500:
            print(f"[!] Target reachable. Verify version against codemenschen gift_vouchers scope (*).")
        return True
    except Exception as e:
        print(f"[-] Connection Error: {e}")
        return False

if __name__ == '__main__':
    url = sys.argv[1] if len(sys.argv) > 1 else "http://localhost:8080"
    verify_vulnerability(url)
🛡️ Quick Patch & Remediation Script (Bash) patch_cve-2024-13520.sh
# Recommended Remediation & Patching Commands for CVE-2024-13520
# 1. Update package via distribution package manager:
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get --only-upgrade install gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || \
sudo dnf upgrade gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || \
sudo yum update gift_vouchers

# 2. Inspect installed package versions for vulnerable scope:
dpkg -l | grep -i gift_vouchers 2>/dev/null || rpm -qa | grep -i gift_vouchers

# 3. Docker container & image vulnerability scan:
docker scan $(docker ps -q) 2>/dev/null || echo "Verify upstream base images in Dockerfile."

🛡️ Remediation & Security Action

  • Authoritative Guidance: Follow distribution-specific vendor security notices. Advisory status and package patches vary by distribution release.
  • Verification: Inspect installed binary packages and package manager versions for affected component releases.
  • Upstream Status: Upgrade to verified non-backdoored upstream versions or roll back to known-clean stable releases.
⚠️ Disclaimer: Follow vendor-specific advisories for your operating system. CyberVault does not fabricate unsupported remediation scripts.

🔗 Verified Technical References

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Remediation Guide

How do I fix CVE-2024-13520 in codemenschen gift_vouchers?

Review vendor-specific security notices and update codemenschen gift_vouchers packages to the latest patched release immediately. If immediate upgrading is restricted by change windows, isolate affected network ports and enforce least-privilege access boundaries.

Is there an active exploit or public PoC for CVE-2024-13520?

No weaponized public exploit has been confirmed in public threat streams yet. Continuous surveillance is active across GitHub and security feeds.

What is the CVSS 3.1 severity rating and impact for CVE-2024-13520?

CVE-2024-13520 is classified with a CVSS 3.1 Base Score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). Check the metric breakdown above for attack vector requirements.

Risk Snapshot
5.3
MEDIUM SEVERITY
CVE ID CVE-2024-13520
Weakness CWE-862
Vendor codemenschen
Product gift_vouchers
Published 2025-02-20
Vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N