CVE-2021-24788 (GCVE-0-2021-24788)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-11-08 17:35 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:42
VLAI
Title
Batch Cat <= 0.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts
Summary
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
Severity
6.5 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
CWE
  • CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Batch Cat Affected: 0.3 , ≤ 0.3 (custom)
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Credits
Quentin VILLAIN (3wsec)
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