CVE-2021-36879

Public Exploit
WordPress uListing plugin <= 2.0.5 - Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability

Description

Unauthenticated Privilege Escalation vulnerability in WordPress uListing plugin (versions <= 2.0.5). Possible if WordPress configuration allows user registration.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 2.0.6 or higher version.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Third-Party Advisory patchstack.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org
Affected: StylemixThemes uListing (WordPress plugin)
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wordpress.org/plugins/ulisting/#developers third party advisory product
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/ulisting/wordpress-ulisting-plugin-2-0-5-unauthenticated-privilege-escalation-vulnerability third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-36879?
CVE-2021-36879 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-36879?
To fix CVE-2021-36879: Update to 2.0.6 or higher version.
Is CVE-2021-36879 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-36879 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-2021-36879?
CVE-2021-36879 affects StylemixThemes uListing (WordPress plugin).
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