CVE-2021-24231: Patreon WordPress < 1.7.0 - CSRF to Disconnect Sites From Patreon

Published Apr 12, 2021
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Updated

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Patreon Patreon Wordpress Wordpress<1.7.0

Event History

Apr 12, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:06 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:06 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24231?

CVE-2021-24231 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability found in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0.

2

How does CVE-2021-24231 affect my website?

CVE-2021-24231 allows attackers to make a logged administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24231?

The severity of CVE-2021-24231 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.

4

How do I fix CVE-2021-24231?

To fix CVE-2021-24231, upgrade to the latest version of the Patreon WordPress plugin (version 1.7.0 or newer).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24231?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24231 on the Jetpack website and the WPScan vulnerability database.

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