CVE-2021-24170

Public Exploit
User Profile Picture < 2.5.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Description

The REST API endpoint get_users in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the upload_files capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.55%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: Unknown User Profile Picture
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/29fc5b0e-0a5f-4484-a1e6-a0a1206726cc third party advisory exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/03/medium-severity-vulnerability-patched-in-user-profile-picture-plugin/ third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24170?
CVE-2021-24170 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24170?
To fix CVE-2021-24170, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24170 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24170 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24170?
CVE-2021-24170 affects Unknown User Profile Picture.
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