CVE-2021-24501

Public Exploit
Workreap theme < 2.2.2 - Missing Authorization Checks in Ajax Actions

Description

The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 had several AJAX actions missing authorization checks to verify that a user was authorized to perform critical operations such as modifying or deleting objects. This allowed a logged in user to modify or delete objects belonging to other users on the site.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory jetpack.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Workreap
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/ third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/66e4aaf4-5ef7-4da8-a45c-e24f449c363e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24501?
CVE-2021-24501 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24501?
To fix CVE-2021-24501, 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-2021-24501 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24501 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24501?
CVE-2021-24501 affects Unknown Workreap.
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