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.
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Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework
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Vendor Redux.io

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Information disclosure

EUVDB-ID: #VU56296

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38314

CWE-ID: CWE-200 - Information exposure

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

External links

http://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

CVSSv3.1: 6.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-38312

CWE-ID: CWE-285 - Improper Authorization

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authotization checks.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the "redux/v1/templates/" REST Route in "redux-templates/classes/class-api.php". A remote authenticated attacker can install arbitrary plugins from the WordPress repository and edit arbitrary posts.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework: 4.1.20 - 4.2.11

External links

http://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 authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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



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