PT-2021-16368 · WordPress · Pixel Cat

Jrxnm + 1 · Published 2021-12-13 · Updated 2021-12-15 · CVE-2021-24922

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

9.0

Critical

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Pixel Cat WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.6.2

Description: The issue concerns a lack of CSRF check when saving settings and inadequate sanitization and escaping of certain settings in the Pixel Cat WordPress plugin. This could allow an attacker to manipulate a logged-in admin into changing settings, potentially leading to Cross-Site Scripting attacks.

Recommendations: For versions prior to 2.6.2, update to version 2.6.2 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the plugin's settings page to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24922

Affected Products

Pixel Cat

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/399ffd65-f3c0-4fbe-a83a-2a620976aad2 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24922 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24922 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/33813 · Telegram Post