CVE-2021-4343 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Account Creation
Unauthenticated attackers can create administrator accounts via an unprotected AJAX action in the uListing WordPress plugin.
- 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-2021-4343?
CVE-2021-4343 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing, published on 7 Jun 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Unauthenticated Account Creation plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Unauthenticated Account Creation in versions up to, and including, 1.6.6. This is due to the stm_listing_register AJAX action function being accessible and taking roles unprotected. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create accounts, even those with administrator privileges.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4343?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Stylemixthemes Ulisting.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4343?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-4343 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-2021-4343 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-4343 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in stylemix Directory Listings WordPress plugin – uListing
- CVE-2021-4340 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Unauthenticated SQL Injection
- CVE-2021-4341 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Unauthenticated Wordpress Options Changes via AJAX
- CVE-2021-4346 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Account Changes
- CVE-2021-4370 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Missing Authorization
- CVE-2021-4381 uListing <= 1.6.6 - Unauthenticated Options Changes via wp_route
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h5x9-8r4g-vvqc.