CVE-2021-24170
Last modified
CVE-2021-24170 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.. EPSS estimates a 4.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cozmoslabs | User Profile Picture | < 2.5.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29fc5b0e-0a5f-4484-a1e6-a0a1206726ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29fc5b0e-0a5f-4484-a1e6-a0a1206726ccExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24170?
How severe is CVE-2021-24170?
How do I fix CVE-2021-24170?
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-24165In the Ninja Forms Contact Form WordPress plugin before 3.4.…6.1
- CVE-2021-24166The wp_ajax_nf_oauth_disconnect from the Ninja Forms Contact…5.4
- CVE-2021-24167When visiting a site running Web-Stat < 1.4.0, the "wts_web_…7.5
- CVE-2021-24168The Easy Contact Form Pro WordPress plugin before 1.1.1.9 di…5.4
- CVE-2021-24169This Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce WordPress plugin …6.1
- CVE-2021-2417Vulnerability in the MySQL Server product of Oracle MySQL (c…6
- CVE-2021-24171The WooCommerce Upload Files WordPress plugin before 59.4 ra…9.8
- CVE-2021-24172The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CS…4.3
- CVE-2021-24173The VM Backups WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have CS…6.1
- CVE-2021-24174The Database Backups WordPress plugin through 1.2.2.6 does n…8.1
- CVE-2021-24175The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin …9.8
- CVE-2021-24176The JH 404 Logger WordPress plugin through 1.1 doesn't sanit…5.4
Are you affected by CVE-2021-24170?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST
