CVE-2021-36888 Missing authorization in Image Hover Effects Ultimate (WordPress plugin)
Unauthenticated attackers can arbitrarily update plugin options, leading to full website compromise and potential code execution.
- 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-2021-36888?
CVE-2021-36888 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate (WordPress plugin), published on 15 Dec 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Update vulnerability leading to full website compromise discovered in Image Hover Effects Ultimate (versions <= 9.6.1) WordPress plugin.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-36888?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Blocksera Image Hover Effects.
How do I fix CVE-2021-36888?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-36888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2021-36888 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-36888 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template.
Other vulnerabilities in Oxilab Image Hover Effects Ultimate (WordPress plugin)
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8fjw-gv37-439q.