CVE-2021-24163 (GCVE-0-2021-24163)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-05 18:27 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:21
VLAI
Title
Ninja Forms < 3.4.34 - Authenticated SendWP Plugin Installation and Client Secret Key Disclosure
Summary
The AJAX action, wp_ajax_ninja_forms_sendwp_remote_install_handler, did not have a capability check on it, nor did it have any nonce protection, therefore making it possible for low-level users, such as subscribers, to install and activate the SendWP Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress WordPress plugin before 3.4.34 and retrieve the client_secret key needed to establish the SendWP connection while also installing the SendWP plugin.
Severity
8.8 (High)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
  • CWE-200 - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Assigner
WPScan CNA under the mitre root
CNA scorecard E 44/100 over 2092 records in the last 180 days details
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
Unknown Ninja Forms Contact Form – The Drag and Drop Form Builder for WordPress Affected: 3.4.34 , < 3.4.34 (custom)
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Credits
Chloe Chamberland
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