CVE-2021-24942

Public Exploit

Menu Item Visibility Control <= 0.5 - Admin+ Arbitrary PHP Code Execution

Description

The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.

7.2

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.18%

Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com

Affected: Unknown Menu Item Visibility Control

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eaa28832-74c1-4cd5-9b0f-02338e23b418	exploit vdb entry third party advisory technical description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24942?: CVE-2021-24942 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24942?: To fix CVE-2021-24942, 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-2021-24942 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24942 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-2021-24942?: CVE-2021-24942 affects Unknown Menu Item Visibility Control.

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