Vulnerability Description
The WP Quick FrontEnd Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Setting Changs in versions up to, and including, 5.5. This is due to lacking both a security nonce and a capabilities check. This makes it possible for low-authenticated attackers to change plugin settings even when they do not have the capabilities to do so.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pluginmirror | Wp Quick Frontend Editor | <= 5.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-wp-quick-frontExploit
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-quick-front-end-editor/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c392750b-ae4a-48b5-9ccThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-wordpress-wp-quick-frontExploit
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-quick-front-end-editor/#developersProduct
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/c392750b-ae4a-48b5-9ccThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-4371?
CVE-2021-4371 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WP Quick FrontEnd Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Setting Changs in versions up to, and including, 5.5. This is due to lacking both a security nonce and a capabilities check. This mak...
How severe is CVE-2021-4371?
CVE-2021-4371 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-4371?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pluginmirror Wp Quick Frontend Editor.