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CVE-2021-4074

6.4 · MEDIUM

The WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the cc_whmcs_bridge_url parameter found in the ~/whmcs-bridge/bridge_cp.php file which allows attackers to inject…

Published Jan 18, 2022CWE-79EPSS 0.56%

Overview

CVE-2021-4074 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The WHMCS Bridge WordPress plugin is vulnerable to Stored Cross-Site Scripting via the cc_whmcs_bridge_url parameter found in the ~/whmcs-bridge/bridge_cp.php file which allows attackers to inject arbitrary web scripts, in versions up to and including 6.1. Due to missing authorization checks on the cc_whmcs_bridge_add_admin function, low-level authenticated users such as subscribers can exploit this vulnerability.

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

Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2653041%40whmcs-bridge&new=2653041%40whmcs-bridge&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refwww.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-4074Refplugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2653041%40whmcs-bridge&new=2653041%40whmcs-bridge&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=Refwww.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-4074

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4074?

CVE-2021-4074 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on January 18, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2021-4074?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.4, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-4074?

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-2021-4074?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-4074 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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