What is the severity of CVE-2021-4374?

The severity of CVE-2021-4374 is considered high due to its potential for arbitrary options updates by unauthenticated attackers.

How do I fix CVE-2021-4374?

To fix CVE-2021-4374, update the WordPress Automatic Plugin to version 3.54 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2021-4374?

CVE-2021-4374 affects all versions of the WordPress Automatic Plugin up to and including 3.53.2.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4374?

CVE-2021-4374 is classified as an authorization and option validation vulnerability.

Can CVE-2021-4374 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2021-4374 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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CVE-2021-4374

critical

9.8

CWE

862

7/6/2023

28/12/2024

CVE-2021-4374

First published: Wed Jun 07 2023(Updated: )

The WordPress Automatic Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary options updates in versions up to, and including, 3.53.2. This is due to missing authorization and option validation in the process_form.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily update the settings of a vulnerable site and ultimately compromise the entire site.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Valvepress Wordpress Automatic Plugin	<=3.53.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4374?
The severity of CVE-2021-4374 is considered high due to its potential for arbitrary options updates by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4374?
To fix CVE-2021-4374, update the WordPress Automatic Plugin to version 3.54 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-4374?
CVE-2021-4374 affects all versions of the WordPress Automatic Plugin up to and including 3.53.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4374?
CVE-2021-4374 is classified as an authorization and option validation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-4374 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-4374 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4374?
The severity of CVE-2021-4374 is considered high due to its potential for arbitrary options updates by unauthenticated attackers.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4374?
To fix CVE-2021-4374, update the WordPress Automatic Plugin to version 3.54 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2021-4374?
CVE-2021-4374 affects all versions of the WordPress Automatic Plugin up to and including 3.53.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4374?
CVE-2021-4374 is classified as an authorization and option validation vulnerability.
Can CVE-2021-4374 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2021-4374 can be exploited remotely by unauthenticated attackers.