CVE-2021-24501
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CVE-2021-24501 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.. EPSS estimates a 1.25% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Amentotech | Workreap | < 2.2.2 |
References
- https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/66e4aaf4-5ef7-4da8-a45c-e24f449c363eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/66e4aaf4-5ef7-4da8-a45c-e24f449c363eExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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