#VU56297 Improper Authorization in Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework - CVE-2021-38312

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#VU56297 Improper Authorization in Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework - CVE-2021-38312

Published: September 3, 2021


Vulnerability identifier: #VU56297
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework
Software vendor:
Redux.io

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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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