CVE-2021-24579
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CVE-2021-24579 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The bt_bb_get_grid AJAX action of the Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 3.1.6 passes user input into the unserialize() function without any validation or sanitisation, which could lead to a PHP Object Injection. Even though the plugin did not contain a suitable gadget to fully exploit the issue, other installed plugins on the blog could allow such issue to be exploited and lead to RCE in some cases.. EPSS estimates a 8.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The bt_bb_get_grid AJAX action of the Bold Page Builder WordPress plugin before 3.1.6 passes user input into the unserialize() function without any validation or sanitisation, which could lead to a PHP Object Injection. Even though the plugin did not contain a suitable gadget to fully exploit the issue, other installed plugins on the blog could allow such issue to be exploited and lead to RCE in some cases.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bold-Themes | Bold Page Builder | < 3.1.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08edce3f-2746-4886-8439-76e44ec76fa8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/08edce3f-2746-4886-8439-76e44ec76fa8Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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