Vulnerability Description
The DW Question & Answer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_answer() function. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update answers to questions 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Designwall | Dw Question \& Answer | <= 1.5.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/Third Party Advisory
- 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-vulnerabilitieThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/dw-question-answer/trunk/inc/Handle.pPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9852e499-f413-4218-9baThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/25-wordpress-plugins-vulnerable-to-csrf-attacks/Third Party Advisory
- 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-vulnerabilitieThird Party Advisory
- https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-wordpress-plugins-fixed-csrf-vulnerabilitieNot Applicable
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-4408?
CVE-2021-4408 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The DW Question & Answer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery in versions up to, and including, 1.5.8. This is due to missing or incorrect nonce validation on the update_an...
How severe is CVE-2021-4408?
CVE-2021-4408 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-2021-4408?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Designwall Dw Question \& Answer.