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CVE-2021-24881

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.82%

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CVE-2021-24881 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered by the plugin, and access arbitrary posts (such as private) content, by sending a specifically crafted request.. EPSS estimates a 0.82% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered by the plugin, and access arbitrary posts (such as private) content, by sending a specifically crafted request.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability
0.82%

52.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Passster ProjectPasster< 3.5.5.9

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24881?
The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered by the plugin, and access arbitrary posts (such as private) content, by sending a specifically crafted request.
How severe is CVE-2021-24881?
CVE-2021-24881 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.82% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24881?
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