PT-2022-9516 · WordPress · Wp Extra File Types

Jrxnm + 1 · Published 2022-01-24 · Updated 2022-01-27 · CVE-2021-24936

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.0

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions WP Extra File Types versions prior to 0.5.1

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

Recommendations For versions prior to 0.5.1, update to version 0.5.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the settings page to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24936

Affected Products

Wp Extra File Types

References · 3

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4fb61b84-ff5f-4b4c-a516-54b749f9611e · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24936 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24936 · Security Note