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CRITICAL · 9.8

CVE-2018-21013

The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

Vulnerability Description

The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
UpperthemesSwape< 1.2.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-21013?

CVE-2018-21013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Swape theme before 1.2.1 for WordPress has incorrect access control, as demonstrated by allowing new administrator accounts via vectors involving xmlPath to wp-admin/admin-ajax.php.

How severe is CVE-2018-21013?

CVE-2018-21013 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-21013?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Upperthemes Swape.