CVE-2021-24803

Public Exploit
Core Tweaks WP Setup <= 4.1 - Arbitrary Admin Account Creation / Admin Email Update via CSRF

Description

The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary change the admin email or create another admin account and takeover the website via CSRF attacks

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Core Tweaks WP Setup
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/97adac02-4163-48d4-ba14-0b1badfd3d42 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24803?
CVE-2021-24803 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24803?
To fix CVE-2021-24803, 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-2021-24803 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24803 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-2021-24803?
CVE-2021-24803 affects Unknown Core Tweaks WP Setup.
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