CVE-2021-24859
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CVE-2021-24859 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.3/10 on the CVSS scale. The User Meta Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 0.5 registers a shortcode that allows any user with a role as low as contributor to access other users metadata by specifying the user login as a parameter. This makes the WP instance vulnerable to data extrafiltration, including password hashes. EPSS estimates a 0.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The User Meta Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 0.5 registers a shortcode that allows any user with a role as low as contributor to access other users metadata by specifying the user login as a parameter. This makes the WP instance vulnerable to data extrafiltration, including password hashes
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| User Meta Shortcodes Project | User Meta Shortcodes | <= 0.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/958f44a5-07e7-4349-9212-2a039a082ba0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/958f44a5-07e7-4349-9212-2a039a082ba0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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