CVE-2021-4385: WP Private Content Plus <= 3.1 - Cross-Site Request Forgery Bypass

Published Jul 1, 2023
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Updated

The WP Private Content Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the savegroups() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to add new group members 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
Wpexpertdeveloper Wp Private Content Plus Wordpress<=3.1

Event History

Jul 1, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:15 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-4385?

CVE-2021-4385 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized changes to group membership.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-4385?

To fix CVE-2021-4385, update the WP Private Content Plus plugin to version 3.2 or later where the nonce validation issue has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-4385?

Users of the WP Private Content Plus plugin running versions up to and including 3.1 are affected by CVE-2021-4385.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-4385?

CVE-2021-4385 is a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability.

5

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2021-4385?

Yes, CVE-2021-4385 allows unauthenticated users to potentially add new group members due to insufficient nonce validation.

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