CVE-2021-4444 Product Filter by WooBeWoo <= 1.4.9 - Missing Authorization
Unauthenticated attackers can bypass authorization to create filters and inject malicious JavaScript into vulnerable WordPress sites.
- 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-2021-4444?
CVE-2021-4444 is a high-severity missing authorization vulnerability in woobewoo Product Filter for WooCommerce by WBW, published on 16 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Product Filter by WooBeWoo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including 1.4.9 due to missing authorization checks on various functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions such as creating new filters and injecting malicious javascript into a vulnerable site. This was actively exploited at the time of discovery.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4444?
How do I fix CVE-2021-4444?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-4444 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-2021-4444 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-4444 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2484-xfxv-q77x.