CVE-2021-24162 Responsive Menu < 4.0.4 - CSRF to Settings Update

Q: What is CVE-2021-24162?

CVE-2021-24162 is a high-severity vulnerability in ExpressTech Responsive Menu Pro, published on 5 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Q: Is CVE-2021-24162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2021-24162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

High 8.8 Published 5 Apr 2021 Updated 3 Aug 2024

Attackers can trick administrators into updating settings with malicious JavaScript, leading to code execution and site compromise.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2021-24162?

CVE-2021-24162 is a high-severity vulnerability in ExpressTech Responsive Menu Pro, published on 5 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into importing all new settings. These settings could be modified to include malicious JavaScript, therefore allowing an attacker to inject payloads that could aid in further infection of the site.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24162?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Expresstech Responsive Menu.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24162?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24162 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24162 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24162 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-mp4f-p2f3-644f.