CVE-2021-24207 (GCVE-0-2021-24207)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2021-04-05 18:27 – Updated: 2024-08-03 19:21
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Title
WP Page Builder < 1.2.4 - Insecure default configuration Allows Subscribers Editing Access to Posts
Summary
By default, the WP Page Builder WordPress plugin before 1.2.4 allows subscriber-level users to edit and make changes to any and all posts pages - user roles must be specifically blocked from editing posts and pages.
Severity
4.3 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-863 - Incorrect Authorization
Assigner
References
2 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/21e7a46f-e9a3-4b… | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| https://www.themeum.com/wp-page-builder-updated-v1-2-4/ | x_refsource_MISC |
Impacted products
1 product
| Vendor | Product | Version | CPE status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Page Builder |
Affected:
1.2.4 , < 1.2.4
(custom)
|
guessed |
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