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CVE-2021-24942

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.23%

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CVE-2021-24942 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.. EPSS estimates a 1.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability
1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Menu Item Visibility Control ProjectMenu Item Visibility Control<= 0.5

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24942?
The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.
How severe is CVE-2021-24942?
CVE-2021-24942 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24942?
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