Insert Pages Plugin up to 3.6.x on WordPress Shortcode access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Insert Pages Plugin up to 3.6.x on WordPress. This affects an unknown function of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2021-24851. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Insert Pages Plugin up to 3.6.x on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). Affected is an unknown code block of the component Shortcode Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 11/17/2021. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2021-24851 since 01/14/2021. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

Upgrading to version 3.7.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at plugins.trac.wordpress.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.3

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-284 / CWE-266
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Insert Pages Plugin 3.7.0
Patch: plugins.trac.wordpress.org

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
11/17/2021 +307 days 🔍
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11/19/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 2614442
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24851 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24851
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-186744

Entryinfo

Created: 11/17/2021 18:28
Updated: 11/19/2021 15:25
Changes: 11/17/2021 18:28 (41), 11/19/2021 15:25 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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