Vulnerability identifier: #VU56297
Vulnerability 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:
CWE-ID:
CWE-285
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework
Web applications /
Modules and components for CMS
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.
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
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.