What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24781?

CVE-2021-24781 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 4.3 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.8%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-24781?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-24781. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.8%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2021-24781?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2021-24781. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Image Source Control CVE-2021-24781

MEDIUM

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2021-11-01 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Image Source Control

4.3

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

4.3 MEDIUM

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

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:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

Low

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 01, 2021 - 09:15 nvd

MEDIUM 4.3

DescriptionNVD

AnalysisAI

The Image Source Control WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to change arbitrary post meta fields of arbitrary posts (even those they should not be able to. Rated medium severity (CVSS 4.3), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. The Image Source Control WordPress plugin before 2.3.1 allows users with a role as low as Contributor to change arbitrary post meta fields of arbitrary posts (even those they should not be able to edit) Affected products include: Imagesourcecontrol Image Source Control. Version information: before 2.3.1.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.