CVE-2021-24851

Public Exploit
Insert Pages < 3.7.0 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Posts/Pages Access

Description

The Insert Pages WordPress plugin before 3.7.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access content and metadata from arbitrary posts/pages regardless of their author and status (ie private), using a shortcode. Password protected posts/pages are not affected by such issue.

Categories

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.29%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Insert Pages
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/919e67a1-3a50-4940-bb4f-5c5cc2017a83 third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2614442/insert-pages third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24851?
CVE-2021-24851 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24851?
To fix CVE-2021-24851, 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-2021-24851 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24851 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-2021-24851?
CVE-2021-24851 affects Unknown Insert Pages.
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