CVE-2021-24170: User Profile Picture < 2.5.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure

Published Apr 5, 2021
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Updated

The REST API endpoint getusers in the User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before 2.5.0 returned more information than was required for its functionality to users with the uploadfiles capability. This included password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Cozmoslabs User Profile Picture Wordpress<2.5.0

Event History

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-24170.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24170?

The severity of CVE-2021-24170 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

3

What is affected by CVE-2021-24170?

The User Profile Picture WordPress plugin before version 2.5.0 is affected by CVE-2021-24170.

4

What information was exposed due to this vulnerability?

The vulnerability exposed password hashes, hashed user activation keys, usernames, emails, and other less sensitive information.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2021-24170?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2021-24170. It is recommended to update to version 2.5.0 or later of the User Profile Picture plugin to mitigate the vulnerability.

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