CVE-2018-21013
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.99%
Last modified
CVE-2018-21013 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.. EPSS estimates a 1.99% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Upperthemes | Swape | < 1.2.1 |
References
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9024Exploit, Product, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/9024Exploit, Product, Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-21013?
The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.
How severe is CVE-2018-21013?
CVE-2018-21013 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.99% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-21013?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2018-21013?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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