CVE-2021-42748 Missing authorization in n/a
Attackers can bypass visibility controls via the REST API in Beaver Builder, potentially accessing restricted content.
- 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-2021-42748?
CVE-2021-42748 is a medium-severity missing authorization vulnerability in n/a, published on 7 Jan 2022. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
In Beaver Builder through 2.5.0.3, attackers can bypass the visibility controls protection mechanism via the REST API.
Weakness: CWE-425
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-42748?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fastlinemedia Beaver Builder.
How do I fix CVE-2021-42748?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-42748 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-2021-42748 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-42748 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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- CVE-2024-53797 WordPress Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.8.4.3 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2024-50430 WordPress Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.8.3.7 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
- CVE-2024-37500 WordPress Beaver Builder plugin <= 2.8.2.2 - Cross Site Scripting (XSS) vulnerability
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xqcg-xx67-m64q.