Vulnerability Description
The Nested Pages WordPress plugin <= 3.1.15 was vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the `npBulkAction`s and `npBulkEdit` `admin_post` actions, which allowed attackers to trash or permanently purge arbitrary posts as well as changing their status, reassigning their ownership, and editing other metadata.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kylephillips | Nested Pages | <= 3.1.15 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/08/nested-pages-pat%E2%80%A6on-vulnerability
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/08/nested-pages-pat%E2%80%A6on-vulnerability
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-38342?
CVE-2021-38342 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.1 (HIGH). The Nested Pages WordPress plugin <= 3.1.15 was vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the `npBulkAction`s and `npBulkEdit` `admin_post` actions, which allowed attackers to trash or permanently ...
How severe is CVE-2021-38342?
CVE-2021-38342 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-38342?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Kylephillips Nested Pages.