CVE-2021-24892
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CVE-2021-24892 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of WordPress's administrator account. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must register to obtain a valid WordPress's user and use such user to authenticate with WordPress in order to exploit the vulnerable edit function.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Insecure Direct Object Reference in edit function of Advanced Forms (Free & Pro) before 1.6.9 allows authenticated remote attacker to change arbitrary user's email address and request for reset password, which could lead to take over of WordPress's administrator account. To exploit this vulnerability, an attacker must register to obtain a valid WordPress's user and use such user to authenticate with WordPress in order to exploit the vulnerable edit function.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Forms Project | Advanced Forms | < 1.6.9 |
References
- https://github.com/advancedforms/advanced-forms/commit/2ce3ab6985c3a909eefb01c562995bc6a994d3a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/364b0843-a990-4204-848a-60c928cc5bc0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/advancedforms/advanced-forms/commit/2ce3ab6985c3a909eefb01c562995bc6a994d3a2Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/364b0843-a990-4204-848a-60c928cc5bc0Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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