CVE-2021-24906

Public Exploit
Protect WP Admin < 3.6.2 - Unauthenticated Plugin Deactivation

Description

The Protect WP Admin WordPress plugin before 3.6.2 does not check for authorisation in the lib/pwa-deactivate.php file, which could allow unauthenticated users to disable the plugin (and therefore the protection offered) via a crafted request

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.45% Top 25%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Protect WP Admin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4204682b-f657-42e1-941c-bee7a245e9fd third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24906?
CVE-2021-24906 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24906?
To fix CVE-2021-24906, 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-2021-24906 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24906 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-2021-24906?
CVE-2021-24906 affects Unknown Protect WP Admin.
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