CVE-2021-25121: Rating by BestWebSoft < 1.6 - Rating Denial of Service

Published Jun 20, 2022
·
Updated

The Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before 1.6 does not validate the submitted rating, allowing submission of long integer, causing a Denial of Service on the post/page when a user submit such rating

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Rating Wordpress<1.6

Event History

Jun 20, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:25 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:25 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25121?

CVE-2021-25121 is a vulnerability in the Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin before version 1.6 that allows for the submission of a long integer as a rating, causing a Denial of Service on the affected post or page.

2

How does CVE-2021-25121 affect BestWebSoft Rating plugin?

CVE-2021-25121 affects BestWebSoft Rating plugin before version 1.6 by allowing users to submit a long integer as a rating, leading to a Denial of Service on the post or page.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25121?

CVE-2021-25121 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

Can I fix CVE-2021-25121?

Yes, you can fix CVE-2021-25121 by updating the Rating by BestWebSoft WordPress plugin to version 1.6 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-25121?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-25121 at the following reference: [CVE-2021-25121](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efb1ddef-2123-416c-a932-856d41ed836d)

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203