CVE-2021-24289 Store Locator Plus <= 5.5.14 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation
Authenticated users can escalate privileges to administrator by updating user metadata in the Store Locator Plus WordPress plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24289?
CVE-2021-24289 is a high-severity vulnerability in Store Locator Plus for WordPress, published on 17 May 2021. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.
Weakness: CWE-269
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24289?
It affects 1 product.
Products include De-Baat Store Locator Plus.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24289?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24289 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-24289 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24289 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Store Locator Plus for WordPress
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m38j-h682-h2cp.