CVE-2021-4073
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CVE-2021-4073 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin made it possible for unauthenticated users to log in as any site user, including administrators, if they knew a valid username on the site due to missing identity validation in the social login function social_login_using_email() of the plugin. This affects versions equal to, and less than, 5.0.1.7.. EPSS estimates a 7.00% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The RegistrationMagic WordPress plugin made it possible for unauthenticated users to log in as any site user, including administrators, if they knew a valid username on the site due to missing identity validation in the social login function social_login_using_email() of the plugin. This affects versions equal to, and less than, 5.0.1.7.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Metagauss | Registrationmagic | <= 5.0.1.7 |
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/12/authentication-bypass-vulnerability-patched-in-user-registration-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-4073Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/12/authentication-bypass-vulnerability-patched-in-user-registration-plugin/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-4073Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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