CVE-2021-24527
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CVE-2021-24527 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.4.9 has a bug allowing any user to reset the password of the admin of the blog, and gain unauthorised access, due to a bypass in the way the reset key is checked. Furthermore, the admin will not be notified of such change by email for example.. EPSS estimates a 7.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.4.9 has a bug allowing any user to reset the password of the admin of the blog, and gain unauthorised access, due to a bypass in the way the reset key is checked. Furthermore, the admin will not be notified of such change by email for example.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cozmoslabs | Profile Builder | < 3.4.9 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c142e738-bc4b-4058-a03e-1be6fca47207Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c142e738-bc4b-4058-a03e-1be6fca47207Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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