CVE-2021-25121
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 1.18%
Last modified
CVE-2021-25121 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service on the post/page when a user submit such rating. EPSS estimates a 1.18% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service on the post/page when a user submit such rating
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Bestwebsoft | Rating | < 1.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efb1ddef-2123-416c-a932-856d41ed836dExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efb1ddef-2123-416c-a932-856d41ed836dExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2021-25121?
The Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service on the post/page when a user submit such rating
How severe is CVE-2021-25121?
CVE-2021-25121 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.18% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-25121?
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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