CVE-2021-4333: WP Statistics <= 13.1.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Arbitrary Plugin Activation and Deactivation

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2021-4333?

CVE-2021-4333 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized activation and deactivation of plugins.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-4333?

To fix CVE-2021-4333, update the WP Statistics plugin to version 13.1.2 or later.

Q: What causes CVE-2021-4333?

CVE-2021-4333 is caused by missing or incorrect nonce validation in the view() function of the WP Statistics plugin.

Q: Who is affected by CVE-2021-4333?

CVE-2021-4333 affects users of the WP Statistics plugin for WordPress versions up to and including 13.1.1.

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2021-4333 enable?

CVE-2021-4333 enables unauthenticated attackers to perform Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks.

Published Mar 7, 2023

Updated

The WP Statistics plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 13.1.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the view() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to activate and deactivate arbitrary plugins, via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.

Affected Software

1 affected component

VeronaLabs Wp Statistics Wordpress<=13.1.1

Remediation

Patch Available

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2626597%40wp-statistics&new=2626597%40wp-statistics&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Event History

Mar 7, 2023

CVE Published

via MITRE·02:53 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·02:53 PM

DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Data Sourced

via NVD·03:15 PM

RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4333?

CVE-2021-4333 has a moderate severity level due to its potential for unauthorized activation and deactivation of plugins.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4333?