CVE-2021-39342

Name: CVE-2021-39342
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-09-29T20:15:08.543+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 0.74%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39342 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Credova_Financial WordPress plugin discloses a site's associated Credova API account username and password in plaintext via an AJAX action whenever a site user goes to checkout on a page that has the Credova Financing option enabled. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.4.8.. EPSS estimates a 0.74% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Credova_Financial WordPress plugin discloses a site's associated Credova API account username and password in plaintext via an AJAX action whenever a site user goes to checkout on a page that has the Credova Financing option enabled. This affects versions up to, and including, 1.4.8.

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

0.74%

50.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Credova	Financial	< 1.4.9

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2606811/credova-financial/trunk/credova-financial.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39342Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2606811/credova-financial/trunk/credova-financial.phpPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39342Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 29, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39342?

How severe is CVE-2021-39342?

CVE-2021-39342 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.74% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39342?

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