CVE-2021-24968: Ultimate FAQ < 2.1.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary FAQ Creation
First published: Mon Jan 24 2022(Updated: )
The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin before 2.1.2 does not have capability and CSRF checks in the ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq and ewd_ufaq_welcome_add_faq_page AJAX actions, available to any authenticated users. As a result, any users, with a role as low as Subscriber could create FAQ and FAQ questions
Credit: contact@wpscan.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Etoilewebdesign Ultimate Faq | <2.1.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24968.
What is the severity level of CVE-2021-24968?
The severity level of CVE-2021-24968 is medium.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2021-24968?
The Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin versions up to and exclusive of 2.1.2 are affected by CVE-2021-24968.
What is the risk of CVE-2021-24968?
CVE-2021-24968 allows authenticated users with low-level roles, such as Subscriber, to create FAQ and FAQ questions.
How can CVE-2021-24968 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2021-24968, users should update to version 2.1.2 or newer of the Ultimate FAQ WordPress plugin.
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