CVE-2021-4374 WordPress Automatic Plugin <= 3.53.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary Options Update
Unauthenticated attackers can arbitrarily update site settings in the WordPress Automatic Plugin, potentially leading to full site compromise.
- 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-2021-4374?
CVE-2021-4374 is a critical missing authorization vulnerability in ValvePress WordPress Automatic Plugin, 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 WordPress Automatic Plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary options updates in versions up to, and including, 3.53.2. This is due to missing authorization and option validation in the process_form.php file. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to arbitrarily update the settings of a vulnerable site and ultimately compromise the entire site.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4374?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Valvepress Wordpress Automatic Plugin.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4374?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-4374 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-2021-4374 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-4374 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Nuclei template.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-crwv-q9pj-pwrg.