CVE-2021-24649

Public Exploit

WP User Frontend < 3.5.29 - Obscure Registration as Admin

Description

The WP User Frontend WordPress plugin before 3.5.29 uses a user supplied argument called urhidden in its registration form, which contains the role for the account to be created with, encrypted via wpuf_encryption(). This could allow an attacker having access to the AUTH_KEY and AUTH_SALT constant (via an arbitrary file access issue for example, or if the blog is using the default keys) to create an account with any role they want, such as admin

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.22%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown WP User Frontend

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/9486744e-ab24-44e4-b06e-9e0b4be132e2	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24649?: CVE-2021-24649 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24649?: To fix CVE-2021-24649, 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-2021-24649 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24649 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-2021-24649?: CVE-2021-24649 affects Unknown WP User Frontend.

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