CVE-2021-24227
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CVE-2021-24227 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.. EPSS estimates a 5.88% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Patreon | Patreon Wordpress | < 1.7.0 |
References
- https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f62df02d-7678-440f-84a1-ddbf09364016Third Party Advisory
- https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f62df02d-7678-440f-84a1-ddbf09364016Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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