CVE-2021-24231 Patreon WordPress < 1.7.0 - CSRF to Disconnect Sites From Patreon

Medium 6.5 Published Updated

Attackers can force logged-in administrators to disconnect their site from Patreon via a crafted link, requiring an upgrade to the plugin.

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-2021-24231?

CVE-2021-24231 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Unknown Patreon WordPress, published on 12 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

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Cross-Site Request Forgery vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0, allowing attackers to make a logged administrator disconnect the site from Patreon by visiting a specially crafted link.

Weakness: CWE-352

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24231?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Patreon Patreon Wordpress.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24231?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24231 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24231 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hhg9-2j57-c5cj.

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