CVE-2021-24783

Public Exploit
Post Expirator < 2.6.0 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Post Schedule Deletion

Description

The Post Expirator WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 does not have proper capability checks in place, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to schedule deletion of arbitrary posts.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.19%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Post Expirator: Automatically Unpublish WordPress Posts
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/de51b970-ab13-41a6-a479-a92cd0e70b71 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24783?
CVE-2021-24783 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24783?
To fix CVE-2021-24783, 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-2021-24783 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24783 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-2021-24783?
CVE-2021-24783 affects Unknown Post Expirator: Automatically Unpublish WordPress Posts.
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