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CVE-2021-25098

6.5 · MEDIUM

The Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not verify the CSRF nonce when removing posts, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin remove arbitrary posts from the bl…

Published Mar 7, 2022CWE-352EPSS 0.53%

Overview

CVE-2021-25098 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Pricing Tables WordPress Plugin WordPress plugin before 3.1.3 does not verify the CSRF nonce when removing posts, allowing attackers to make a logged in admin remove arbitrary posts from the blog via a CSRF attack, which will be put in the trash

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-25098?

CVE-2021-25098 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-25098?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-25098?

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-2021-25098?

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