CVE-2021-24802

Public Exploit
Colorful Categories < 2.0.15 - Arbitrary Colors Update via CSRF

Description

The Colorful Categories WordPress plugin before 2.0.15 does not enforce nonce checks which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin or editor change taxonomy colors via a CSRF attack

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Colorful Categories
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d92db61f-341c-4f3f-b962-326194ddbd1e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24802?
CVE-2021-24802 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24802?
To fix CVE-2021-24802, 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-2021-24802 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24802 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-2021-24802?
CVE-2021-24802 affects Unknown Colorful Categories.
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