Vulnerability Description
The OSMapper WordPress plugin through 2.1.5 contains an AJAX action to delete a plugin related post type named 'map' and is registered with the wp_ajax_nopriv prefix, making it available to unauthenticated users. There is no authorisation, CSRF and checks in place to ensure that the post to delete is a map one. As a result, unauthenticated user can delete arbitrary posts from the blog
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| B4After | Osmapper | <= 2.1.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f0f2af29-e21e-4d16-9424-1a49bff7fb86ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f0f2af29-e21e-4d16-9424-1a49bff7fb86ExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24978?
CVE-2021-24978 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The OSMapper WordPress plugin through 2.1.5 contains an AJAX action to delete a plugin related post type named 'map' and is registered with the wp_ajax_nopriv prefix, making it available to unauthenti...
How severe is CVE-2021-24978?
CVE-2021-24978 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24978?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: B4After Osmapper.