CVE-2021-4345

Public Exploit

Description

The uListing plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability and nonce checks on the UlistingUserRole::save_role_api method in versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to remove or add roles, and add capabilities.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/44e112a7-8f51-4d2a-a4b3-74a47ef3aec7?source=cve third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-ulisting-plugin-fixed-multiple-critical-vulnerabilities/ exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2456786%40ulisting&new=2456786%40ulisting&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4345?
CVE-2021-4345 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4345?
To fix CVE-2021-4345, 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-2021-4345 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-4345 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-2021-4345?
CVE-2021-4345 affects stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing.
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