CVE-2021-24167 Web-Stat < 1.4.1 - API Key Disclosure

High 7.5 Published Updated

An attacker can obtain the API key by visiting a site using the vulnerable Web-Stat WordPress plugin, leading to unauthorized access to analytics data.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24167?

CVE-2021-24167 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Web-Stat, published on 5 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

When visiting a site running Web-Stat < 1.4.0, the "wts_web_stat_load_init" function used the visitor’s browser to send an XMLHttpRequest request to https://wts2.one/ajax.htm?action=lookup_WP_account.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24167?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Web-Stat Web-Stat.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24167?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24167 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24167 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24167 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r9fr-v6w6-3r8x.

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