CVE-2021-4373

Public Exploit

Description

The Better Search plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to import settings via forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cfc6c595-dad2-4abc-8187-ed72355273b8?source=cve	third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2473344	patch
https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilities-part-1/	exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4373?: CVE-2021-4373 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4373?: To fix CVE-2021-4373, 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-2021-4373 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-4373 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-2021-4373?: CVE-2021-4373 affects ajay Better Search – Relevant search results for WordPress.

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Description

Category

CWE-352 – Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

References

Frequently Asked Questions