7.5
CWE
200
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24227: Infoleak

First published: Mon Apr 12 2021(Updated: )

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
WordPress Plugin for Patreon<1.7.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this Local File Disclosure vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this Local File Disclosure vulnerability is CVE-2021-24227.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24227?

    CVE-2021-24227 has a severity value of 7.5, which is considered high.

  • What software version is affected by CVE-2021-24227?

    CVE-2021-24227 affects versions up to and excluding 1.7.0 of the Patreon WordPress plugin.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-24227?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24227 by visiting the site and abusing the Local File Disclosure vulnerability to leak important internal files like wp-config.php.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2021-24227?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-24227 at the following references: [1] https://jetpack.com/2021/03/26/vulnerabilities-found-in-patreon-wordpress-plugin/ [2] https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f62df02d-7678-440f-84a1-ddbf09364016

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