CVE-2021-24158: Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle < 2.10.3 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle has a feature to add a registration form to both the Elementor and Beaver Builder page builders functionality. As part of the registration form, administrators can choose which role to set as the default for users upon registration. This field is hidden from view for lower-level users, however, they can still supply the userrole parameter to update the default role for registration.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Themeisle Orbit Fox Wordpress<2.10.3

Event History

Apr 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:27 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24158?

CVE-2021-24158 is a vulnerability in the Orbit Fox plugin by ThemeIsle that allows attackers to set a default user role upon registration.

2

What software versions are affected by CVE-2021-24158?

Orbit Fox plugin versions up to and excluding 2.10.3 for WordPress are affected by CVE-2021-24158.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24158?

The severity of CVE-2021-24158 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2021-24158?

To fix CVE-2021-24158, update your Orbit Fox plugin to version 2.10.3 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24158?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24158 at the following references: [Wordfence Blog](https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/01/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-orbit-fox-by-themeisle-plugin/) and [WPScan](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d81d0e72-9bb5-47ef-a796-3b305a4b604f).

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