CVE-2021-29439

Plugins can be installed with minimal admin privileges

Description

The Grav admin plugin prior to version 1.10.11 does not correctly verify caller's privileges. As a consequence, users with the permission `admin.login` can install third-party plugins and their dependencies. By installing the right plugin, an attacker can obtain an arbitrary code execution primitive and elevate their privileges on the instance. The vulnerability has been addressed in version 1.10.11. As a mitigation blocking access to the `/admin` path from untrusted sources will reduce the probability of exploitation.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.32%
Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: getgrav grav-plugin-admin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-29439?
CVE-2021-29439 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-29439?
To fix CVE-2021-29439, 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-2021-29439 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-29439 is being actively exploited. 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-2021-29439?
CVE-2021-29439 affects getgrav grav-plugin-admin.
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