CVE-2021-24163
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CVE-2021-24163 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The AJAX action, wp_ajax_ninja_forms_sendwp_remote_install_handler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the client_secret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The AJAX action, wp_ajax_ninja_forms_sendwp_remote_install_handler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the client_secret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ninjaforms | Ninja Forms | < 3.4.34 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55fde9fa-f6cd-4546-bee8-4acc628251c2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/55fde9fa-f6cd-4546-bee8-4acc628251c2Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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