CVE-2021-24802
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 0.53%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24802 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gesundheit-Bewegt | Colorful Categories | < 2.0.15 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d92db61f-341c-4f3f-b962-326194ddbd1eExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d92db61f-341c-4f3f-b962-326194ddbd1eExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24802?
The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack
How severe is CVE-2021-24802?
CVE-2021-24802 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24802?
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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