What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24473?

CVE-2021-24473 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-24473?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-24473. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

User Profile Picture CVE-2021-24473

MEDIUM

Authorization Bypass Through User-Controlled Key (CWE-639)

2021-08-02 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass User Profile Picture

5.4

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:L

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

Low

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Aug 02, 2021 - 11:15 nvd

MEDIUM 5.4

DescriptionNVD

The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing users with the upload_image capability (by default author and above) to change and delete the profile pictures of other users (including those with higher roles).

AnalysisAI

The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing users with the upload_image capability (by default author and above) to change and delete the profile. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-639. The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 was affected by an IDOR issue, allowing users with the upload_image capability (by default author and above) to change and delete the profile pictures of other users (including those with higher roles). Affected products include: Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture. Version information: before 2.6.0.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.