Vulnerability Description
Wordpress is an open source CMS. One of the blocks in the WordPress editor can be exploited in a way that exposes password-protected posts and pages. This requires at least contributor privileges. This has been patched in WordPress 5.7.1, along with the older affected versions via minor releases. It's strongly recommended that you keep auto-updates enabled to receive the fix.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wordpress | Wordpress | >= 4.7, < 5.7.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-pmmh-2f3Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00017.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/category/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4896Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/WordPress/wordpress-develop/security/advisories/GHSA-pmmh-2f3Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/04/msg00017.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://wordpress.org/news/category/security/Vendor Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2021/dsa-4896Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-29450?
CVE-2021-29450 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). Wordpress is an open source CMS. One of the blocks in the WordPress editor can be exploited in a way that exposes password-protected posts and pages. This requires at least contributor privileges. Thi...
How severe is CVE-2021-29450?
CVE-2021-29450 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-2021-29450?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wordpress Wordpress, Debian Debian Linux.