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CVE-2021-24788

MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.87%

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CVE-2021-24788 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.. EPSS estimates a 0.87% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
6.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

EPSS Probability
0.87%

54.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Batch Cat ProjectBatch Cat<= 0.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24788?
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
How severe is CVE-2021-24788?
CVE-2021-24788 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.87% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24788?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST