CVE-2021-4380

Public Exploit

Description

The Pinterest Automatic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the 'wp_pinterest_automatic_parse_request' function and the 'process_form.php' script in versions up to, and including, 1.14.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on a site that can be used to create new administrative user accounts or redirect unsuspecting site visitors.

9.8

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 0.57%

Third-Party Advisory nintechnet.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory acunetix.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com

Affected: ValvePress Pinterest Automatic

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e4fdc902-4cfe-4116-a294-9a0fcb2de346?source=cve	third party advisory
https://blog.nintechnet.com/critical-vulnerability-fixed-in-wordpress-pinterest-automatic-plugin/	third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ffd344fd-de2c-4f27-8932-41aa0a3c3d05	third party advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-pinterest-automatic-pin-security-bypass-4-14-3/	third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4380?: CVE-2021-4380 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-4380?: To fix CVE-2021-4380, 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-2021-4380 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-4380 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-4380?: CVE-2021-4380 affects ValvePress Pinterest Automatic.

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