CVE-2021-24872

Public Exploit
Get Custom Field Values < 4.0 - Contributors+ Arbitrary Post Metadata Access

Description

The Get Custom Field Values WordPress plugin before 4.0 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to access other posts metadata without validating the permissions. Eg. contributors can access admin posts metadata.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.52%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Get Custom Field Values
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ec23734a-5ea7-4e46-aba9-3dee4e6dffb6 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24872?
CVE-2021-24872 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24872?
To fix CVE-2021-24872, 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-2021-24872 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24872 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24872?
CVE-2021-24872 affects Unknown Get Custom Field Values.
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