CVE-2021-24674

Public Exploit
Genie WP Favicon <= 0.5.2 - Arbitrary Favicon Change via CSRF

Description

The Genie WP Favicon WordPress plugin through 0.5.2 does not have CSRF in place when updating the favicon, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change it via a CSRF attack

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Genie WP Favicon
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/26965878-c4c9-4f43-9e9a-6e58d6b46ef2 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24674?
CVE-2021-24674 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24674?
To fix CVE-2021-24674, 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-2021-24674 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24674 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-2021-24674?
CVE-2021-24674 affects Unknown Genie WP Favicon.
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