CVE-2021-24881

Public Exploit

Passster < 3.5.5.9 - Protection Bypass & Arbitrary Post Access

Description

The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered by the plugin, and access arbitrary posts (such as private) content, by sending a specifically crafted request.

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.45%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Passster

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/0967303d-ea49-4993-84eb-a7ec97240071	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24881?: CVE-2021-24881 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24881?: To fix CVE-2021-24881, 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-2021-24881 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24881 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-2021-24881?: CVE-2021-24881 affects Unknown Passster.

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