What is CVE-2021-24359?

CVE-2021-24359 is a vulnerability in the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before version 4.1.11 that allows an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site.

How severe is CVE-2021-24359?

CVE-2021-24359 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.

How does CVE-2021-24359 affect the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin?

CVE-2021-24359 affects the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before version 4.1.11, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user.

What are the Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs) associated with CVE-2021-24359?

CVE-2021-24359 is associated with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control).

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CVE-2021-24359

medium

5.3

CWE

287 284

14/6/2021

25/10/2022

CVE-2021-24359

Q: How can I fix CVE-2021-24359?

To fix CVE-2021-24359, update the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin to version 4.1.11 or later.

First published: Mon Jun 14 2021(Updated: )

The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Posimyth The Plus Addons For Elementor	<4.1.11

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What is CVE-2021-24359?
CVE-2021-24359 is a vulnerability in the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before version 4.1.11 that allows an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site.
How severe is CVE-2021-24359?
CVE-2021-24359 has a severity rating of 5.3, which is considered medium.
How does CVE-2021-24359 affect the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin?
CVE-2021-24359 affects the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before version 4.1.11, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user.
How can I fix CVE-2021-24359?
To fix CVE-2021-24359, update the Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin to version 4.1.11 or later.
What are the Common Weakness Enumerations (CWEs) associated with CVE-2021-24359?
CVE-2021-24359 is associated with CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) and CWE-284 (Improper Access Control).

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