CVE-2021-24917
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 71.53%
Last modified
CVE-2021-24917 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The WPS Hide Login WordPress plugin before 1.9.1 has a bug which allows to get the secret login page by setting a random referer string and making a request to /wp-admin/options.php as an unauthenticated user.. EPSS estimates a 71.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WPS Hide Login WordPress plugin before 1.9.1 has a bug which allows to get the secret login page by setting a random referer string and making a request to /wp-admin/options.php as an unauthenticated user.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpserveur | Wps Hide Login | < 1.9.1 |
References
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bypass-security-issue/Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15bb711a-7d70-4891-b7a2-c473e3e8b375Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/support/topic/bypass-security-issue/Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/15bb711a-7d70-4891-b7a2-c473e3e8b375Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-24917?
The WPS Hide Login WordPress plugin before 1.9.1 has a bug which allows to get the secret login page by setting a random referer string and making a request to /wp-admin/options.php as an unauthenticated user.
How severe is CVE-2021-24917?
CVE-2021-24917 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 71.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24917?
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.
How Strix Helps
- Uncovering a hidden BOLA in Appsmith's snapshot logicStrix autonomously discovered a BOLA/IDOR vulnerability in Appsmith's snapshot deletion path.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2021
- CVE-2021-24911The Transposh WordPress Translation WordPress plugin before …5.4
- CVE-2021-24912The Transposh WordPress Translation WordPress plugin before …5.4
- CVE-2021-24913The Logo Showcase with Slick Slider WordPress plugin before …4.3
- CVE-2021-24914The Tawk.To Live Chat WordPress plugin before 0.6.0 does not…8
- CVE-2021-24915The Contest Gallery WordPress plugin before 13.1.0.6 does no…9.8
- CVE-2021-24916The Qubely WordPress plugin before 1.8.6 allows unauthentica…7.5
- CVE-2021-24918The Smash Balloon Social Post Feed WordPress plugin before 4…5.4
- CVE-2021-24919The Wicked Folders WordPress plugin before 2.8.10 does not s…8.8
- CVE-2021-24920The StatCounter WordPress plugin before 2.0.7 does not sanit…4.8
- CVE-2021-24921The Advanced Database Cleaner WordPress plugin before 3.0.4 …6.1
- CVE-2021-24922The Pixel Cat WordPress plugin before 2.6.2 does not have CS…9
- CVE-2021-24923The Newsletter, SMTP, Email marketing and Subscribe forms by…6.1
Are you affected by CVE-2021-24917?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST