CVE-2021-24840
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CVE-2021-24840 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The Squaretype WordPress theme before 3.0.4 allows unauthenticated users to manipulate the query_vars used to retrieve the posts to display in one of its REST endpoint, without any validation. As a result, private and scheduled posts could be retrieved via a crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Squaretype WordPress theme before 3.0.4 allows unauthenticated users to manipulate the query_vars used to retrieve the posts to display in one of its REST endpoint, without any validation. As a result, private and scheduled posts could be retrieved via a crafted request.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Codesupply | Squaretype | < 3.0.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/971302fd-4e8b-4c6a-818f-3a42c7fb83efExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/971302fd-4e8b-4c6a-818f-3a42c7fb83efExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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