PT-2021-14236 · WordPress · Wordpress Meta Data/Taxonomies Filter

Nishioka Ryoma + 1 · Published 2021-07-14 · Updated 2021-07-15 · CVE-2021-20781

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to 1.2.8 WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to 2.2.8

Description: A cross-site request forgery (CSRF) issue allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors. This can lead to unauthorized access and actions on behalf of the administrators.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 1.2.8, update to version 1.2.8 or later. For versions prior to 2.2.8, update to version 2.2.8 or later. As a temporary workaround, consider implementing additional authentication checks to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-20781

Affected Products

Wordpress Meta Data/Taxonomies Filter

References · 7

• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-20781 · Vendor Advisory
• https://wp-filter.com · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-20781 · Security Note
• https://wp-filter.com/update-v-2-2-8-v-1-2-8 · Vendor Advisory
• https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN48413554/index.html · Note
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/26133 · Telegram Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/17554 · Telegram Post