Vulnerability Description
The Locations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the saveCustomFields() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update custom field meta data via a forged request granted they can trick a site administrator into performing an action such as clicking on a link.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Goldplugins | Locations | < 4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/Not Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrfNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&oldPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/3df9f237-a861-43fc-862Third Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/Not Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/more-wordpress-plugins-and-themes-vulnerable-to-csrfNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieExploitTechnical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-4394?
CVE-2021-4394 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The Locations plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 3.2.1. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the saveCustomFields() f...
How severe is CVE-2021-4394?
CVE-2021-4394 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-2021-4394?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Goldplugins Locations.