CVE-2021-24251: Business Directory Plugin < 5.11.2 - Arbitrary Payment History Update
First published: Wed May 05 2021(Updated: )
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.2 suffered from a Cross-Site Request Forgery issue, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator update arbitrary payment history, such as change their status (from pending to completed to example)
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Business Directory Plugin | <5.11.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2021-24251?
CVE-2021-24251 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on administrative actions in WordPress.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24251?
To fix CVE-2021-24251, update the Business Directory Plugin to version 5.11.2 or later.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24251?
CVE-2021-24251 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability affecting the Business Directory Plugin.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-24251?
Administrators using the Business Directory Plugin version 5.11.1 and earlier on WordPress are affected by CVE-2021-24251.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2021-24251?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2021-24251 can manipulate a logged-in administrator's payment history by changing its status.
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