PT-2022-9467 · WordPress · Core Tweaks Wp Setup

Francesco Carlucci · Published 2022-02-28 · Updated 2022-03-07 · CVE-2021-24803

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 Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin versions through 4.1

Description The issue allows an attacker to arbitrarily change the admin email or create another admin account due to the lack of CSRF protection, potentially leading to website takeover via CSRF attacks.

Recommendations For Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin versions through 4.1, consider disabling the bulk setting feature until a patch is available to prevent arbitrary changes to admin email and creation of new admin accounts. Restrict access to the plugin's settings to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24803

Affected Products

Core Tweaks Wp Setup

References · 3

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/97adac02-4163-48d4-ba14-0b1badfd3d42 · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24803 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24803 · Vendor Advisory