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MEDIUM · 6.5

CVE-2021-24783

The Post Expirator WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 does not have proper capability checks in place, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to schedule deletion of arbitrary posts.

Vulnerability Description

The Post Expirator WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 does not have proper capability checks in place, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to schedule deletion of arbitrary posts.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PublishpressPost Expirator< 2.6.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-863

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24783?

CVE-2021-24783 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The Post Expirator WordPress plugin before 2.6.0 does not have proper capability checks in place, which could allow users with a role as low as Contributor to schedule deletion of arbitrary posts.

How severe is CVE-2021-24783?

CVE-2021-24783 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24783?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Publishpress Post Expirator.