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CVE-2021-24881

7.5 · HIGH

The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered b…

Published Jan 23, 2023EPSS 0.82%

Overview

CVE-2021-24881 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Passster WordPress plugin before 3.5.5.9 does not properly check for password, as well as that the post to be viewed is public, allowing unauthenticated users to bypass the protection offered by the plugin, and access arbitrary posts (such as private) content, by sending a specifically crafted request.

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

Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/0967303d-ea49-4993-84eb-a7ec97240071Refwpscan.com/vulnerability/0967303d-ea49-4993-84eb-a7ec97240071

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24881?

CVE-2021-24881 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 23, 2023 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-24881?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24881?

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-2021-24881?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-24881 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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