CVE-2021-24840

Public Exploit
Squaretype Modern Blog < 3.0.4 - Unauthenticated Private/Schedule Posts Disclosure

Description

The Squaretype WordPress theme before 3.0.4 allows unauthenticated users to manipulate the query_vars used to retrieve the posts to display in one of its REST endpoint, without any validation. As a result, private and scheduled posts could be retrieved via a crafted request.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.28%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Squaretype
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/971302fd-4e8b-4c6a-818f-3a42c7fb83ef third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24840?
CVE-2021-24840 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24840?
To fix CVE-2021-24840, 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-2021-24840 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24840 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-2021-24840?
CVE-2021-24840 affects Unknown Squaretype.
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