CVE-2021-24842

Public Exploit
Bulk Datetime Change < 1.12 - Missing Authorisation

Description

The Bulk Datetime Change WordPress plugin before 1.12 does not enforce capability checks which allows users with Contributor roles to 1) list private post titles of other users and 2) change the posted date of other users' posts.

Categories

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Bulk Datetime Change
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/054bd981-dbdd-47dd-bad0-fa327e5860a2 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2618982 third party advisory release notes

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24842?
CVE-2021-24842 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24842?
To fix CVE-2021-24842, 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-2021-24842 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24842 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-2021-24842?
CVE-2021-24842 affects Unknown Bulk Datetime Change.
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