CVE-2021-24781

Public Exploit
Image Source Control < 2.3.1 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Post Meta Value Change

Description

The Image Source Control WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to change arbitrary post meta fields of arbitrary posts (even those they should not be able to edit)

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Image Source Control
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3550ba54-7786-4ad9-aeb1-1c0750f189d0 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2606615/ third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24781?
CVE-2021-24781 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24781?
To fix CVE-2021-24781, 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-2021-24781 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24781 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-2021-24781?
CVE-2021-24781 affects Unknown Image Source Control.
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