CVE-2021-24215
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CVE-2021-24215 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An Improper Access Control vulnerability was discovered in the Controlled Admin Access WordPress plugin before 1.5.2. Uncontrolled access to the website customization functionality and global CMS settings, like /wp-admin/customization.php and /wp-admin/options.php, can lead to a complete compromise of the target resource.. EPSS estimates a 9.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An Improper Access Control vulnerability was discovered in the Controlled Admin Access WordPress plugin before 1.5.2. Uncontrolled access to the website customization functionality and global CMS settings, like /wp-admin/customization.php and /wp-admin/options.php, can lead to a complete compromise of the target resource.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wpruby | Controlled Admin Access | < 1.5.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eec0f29f-a985-4285-8eed-d1855d204a20Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eec0f29f-a985-4285-8eed-d1855d204a20Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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