CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24799: Far Future Expiry Header < 1.5 - Plugin's Settings Update via CSRF

First published: Mon Nov 01 2021(Updated: )

The Far Future Expiry Header WordPress plugin before 1.5 does not have CSRF check when saving its settings, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin change them via a CSRF attack.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Tipsandtricks-hq Far Future Expiry Header<1.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-24799?

    CVE-2021-24799 is a vulnerability in the Far Future Expiry Header WordPress plugin before version 1.5 that allows attackers to change settings via a CSRF attack.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-24799?

    The severity of CVE-2021-24799 is medium, with a CVSS score of 4.3.

  • How does CVE-2021-24799 affect the Far Future Expiry Header WordPress plugin?

    CVE-2021-24799 affects the Far Future Expiry Header WordPress plugin before version 1.5 by not having a CSRF check when saving settings.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2021-24799?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2021-24799 by conducting a CSRF attack to make unauthorized changes to the plugin's settings.

  • Is there a patch or fix available for CVE-2021-24799?

    To fix CVE-2021-24799, it is recommended to update the Far Future Expiry Header WordPress plugin to version 1.5 or higher, which includes a CSRF check when saving settings.

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