CVE-2021-24717

Public Exploit
AutomatorWP < 1.7.6 - Missing Authorization and Privilege Escalation

Description

The AutomatorWP WordPress plugin before 1.7.6 does not perform capability checks which allows users with Subscriber roles to enumerate automations, disclose title of private posts or user emails, call functions, or perform privilege escalation via Ajax actions.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.24%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown AutomatorWP
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5916ea42-eb33-463d-8528-2a142805c91f third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24717?
CVE-2021-24717 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24717?
To fix CVE-2021-24717, 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-2021-24717 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24717 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-2021-24717?
CVE-2021-24717 affects Unknown AutomatorWP.
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