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CVE-2021-24626

8.8 · HIGH

The Chameleon CSS WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have any CSRF and capability checks in all its AJAX calls, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to call them and perform unaut…

Published Nov 8, 2021CWE-89EPSS 0.73%

Overview

CVE-2021-24626 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 8, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Chameleon CSS WordPress plugin through 1.2 does not have any CSRF and capability checks in all its AJAX calls, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber to call them and perform unauthorised actions. One of AJAX call, remove_css, also does not sanitise or escape the css_id POST parameter before using it in a SQL statement, leading to a SQL Injection

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refcodevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-chameleon-css/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/06cb6c14-99b8-45b6-be2e-f4dcca8a4165Refcodevigilant.com/disclosure/2021/wp-plugin-chameleon-css/Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/06cb6c14-99b8-45b6-be2e-f4dcca8a4165

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24626?

CVE-2021-24626 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 8, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-24626?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24626?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-24626?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-24626 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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