CVE-2021-36850

WordPress Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename plugin <= 5.1.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability

Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename plugin (versions <= 5.1.9). Affected parameters "post_title", "filename", "lock". This allows changing the uploaded media title, media file name, and media locking state.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 5.2.0 or higher version.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.10%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: Meow Apps Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-file-renamer/#developers third party advisory release notes
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/media-file-renamer/wordpress-media-file-renamer-plugin-5-1-9-multiple-cross-site-request-forgery-csrf-vulnerabilities third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36850?
CVE-2021-36850 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36850?
To fix CVE-2021-36850: Update to 5.2.0 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-36850 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2021-36850 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-2021-36850?
CVE-2021-36850 affects Meow Apps Media File Renamer – Auto & Manual Rename (WordPress plugin).
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