CVE-2021-24859 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-24859 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 13/12/2021 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: WPScan | Vendor: Unknown | Product: User meta shortcodes
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-24859 Description

The User Meta Shortcodes WordPress plugin through 0.5 registers a shortcode that allows any user with a role as low as contributor to access other users metadata by specifying the user login as a parameter. This makes the WP instance vulnerable to data extrafiltration, including password hashes

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-284
CWE Name: CWE-284 Improper Access Control
Source: Unknown

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).