CVE-2021-24192

Public Exploit

Tree Sitemap < 2.9 - 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 Tree Sitemap WordPress plugin before 2.9, 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.

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-2021-24192?: CVE-2021-24192 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24192?: To fix CVE-2021-24192, 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-2021-24192 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24192 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-2021-24192?: CVE-2021-24192 affects wp-buy Tree Sitemap (Pages, Posts & Categories list).

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Description

Category

CWE-285 – Improper Authorization

References

Frequently Asked Questions