CVE-2021-24189

Public Exploit
Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page < 2.4 - Arbitrary Plugin Installation/Activation via Low Privilege User

Description

Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page WordPress plugin before 2.4, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.60%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: wp-buy Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74889e29-5349-43d1-baf5-1622493be90c exploit third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24189?
CVE-2021-24189 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24189?
To fix CVE-2021-24189, 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-2021-24189 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24189 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-2021-24189?
CVE-2021-24189 affects wp-buy Captchinoo, Google recaptcha for admin login page.
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