Vulnerability Description
The Controlled Admin Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5 by not properly restricting access to the configuration page. This makes it possible for attackers to create a new administrator role with unrestricted access.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Wpruby | Controlled Admin Access | <= 1.5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/vulnerabilities-fixed-in-wordpress-controlled-admin-Exploit
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/controlled-admin-access/trunk/readme.txtRelease Notes
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5ddc0a9d-c081-4bef-aa87-3b10d037379cExploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c57211a-f59d-4379-b09Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/vulnerabilities-fixed-in-wordpress-controlled-admin-Exploit
- https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/controlled-admin-access/trunk/readme.txtRelease Notes
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5ddc0a9d-c081-4bef-aa87-3b10d037379cExploit
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8c57211a-f59d-4379-b09Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-4360?
CVE-2021-4360 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.9 (CRITICAL). The Controlled Admin Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5 by not properly restricting access to the configuration page. This makes ...
How severe is CVE-2021-4360?
CVE-2021-4360 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.9/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-4360?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Wpruby Controlled Admin Access.