What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-36917?

CVE-2021-36917 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 1.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-36917?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-36917. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 1.9%.

Hide My Wp CVE-2021-36917

HIGH

Improper Access Control (CWE-284)

2021-11-24 audit@patchstack.com

WordPress Authentication Bypass Hide My Wp

7.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.5 HIGH

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 24, 2021 - 17:15 nvd

HIGH 7.5

DescriptionNVD

WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin.

AnalysisAI

WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-284. WordPress Hide My WP plugin (versions <= 6.2.3) can be deactivated by any unauthenticated user. It is possible to retrieve a reset token which can then be used to deactivate the plugin. Affected products include: Wpwave Hide My Wp.

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.