Vulnerability Description
The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”. The `permissions_callback` used in this file only checked for the `edit_posts` capability which is granted to lower-privileged users such as contributors, allowing such users to install arbitrary plugins from the WordPress repository and edit arbitrary posts.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redux | Gutenberg Template Library \& Redux Framework | <= 4.2.11 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/09/over-1-million-sites-affected-by-redux-frExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/09/over-1-million-sites-affected-by-redux-frExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38312?
CVE-2021-38312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.11 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in...
How severe is CVE-2021-38312?
CVE-2021-38312 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redux Gutenberg Template Library \& Redux Framework.