Multiple vulnerabilities in Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin for WordPress

Published: 2021-09-03 | Updated: 2023-04-30

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2021-38314 CVE-2021-38312
CWE-ID	CWE-200 CWE-285
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software	Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework Web applications / Modules and components for CMS
Vendor	Redux.io

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU56296

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38314

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Exposure of sensitive information to an unauthorized actor

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to excessive data output by the application in the "includes" function in "redux-core/class-redux-core.php" file. A remote attacker can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework: 4.1.20 - 4.2.11

CPE2.3

External links

https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39316

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.

2) Improper Authorization

EUVDB-ID: #VU56297

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38312

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No