VDB-187996 · CVE-2021-24859 · GCVE-0-2021-24859

User Meta Shortcodes Plugin up to 0.5 on WordPress Parameter access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in User Meta Shortcodes Plugin up to 0.5 on WordPress and classified as critical. The affected element is an unknown function of the component Parameter Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to access control. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2021-24859. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in User Meta Shortcodes Plugin up to 0.5 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin) and classified as problematic. This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component Parameter Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-284. The product does not restrict or incorrectly restricts access to a resource from an unauthorized actor. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was released 12/13/2021. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24859. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1068.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

User Meta Shortcodes Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 3.4

VulDB Base Score: 3.5
VulDB Temp Score: 3.4
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍

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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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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
12/13/2021 +333 days 🔍
12/13/2021 +0 days 🔍
12/15/2021 +2 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2021-24859 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24859
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-187996

Entryinfo

Created: 12/13/2021 14:55
Updated: 12/15/2021 23:19
Changes: 12/13/2021 14:55 (37), 12/15/2021 23:19 (2)
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