CVE-2021-24282: Redirection for Contact Form 7 < 2.3.4 - Unprotected AJAX Actions

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, any authenticated user, such as a subscriber, could use the various AJAX actions in the plugin to do a variety of things. For example, an attacker could use wpcf7rresetsettings to reset the plugin’s settings, wpcf7raddaction to add actions to a form, and more.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7 Wordpress<2.3.4

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:38 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24282?

CVE-2021-24282 is rated as a high severity vulnerability.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24282?

To fix CVE-2021-24282, update the Redirection for Contact Form 7 plugin to version 2.3.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24282?

CVE-2021-24282 affects all versions of the Redirection for Contact Form 7 plugin prior to 2.3.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-24282?

CVE-2021-24282 is an authenticated AJAX action misuse vulnerability.

5

Can an unauthenticated user exploit CVE-2021-24282?

No, only authenticated users such as subscribers can exploit CVE-2021-24282.

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