CVE-2021-24779
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CVE-2021-24779 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.. EPSS estimates a 0.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wp Debugging Project | Wp Debugging | < 2.11.0 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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