Improper access control in WordPress - #VU56417
Published: September 9, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU56417
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [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]
CVE-ID: N/A
CWE-ID: CWE-284
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.
The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions to the REST API endpoint. A remote non-authenticated attacker can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain access to sensitive information.
Affected software
WordPress
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.
WordPress - addressed in versions 5.2.12, 5.4.7, 5.5.6, 5.6.5, 5.7.3, 5.8.1