CVE-2021-4360 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2021-4360 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 07/06/2023 | CVE Updated: 03/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2021
Source: Wordfence | Vendor: waseem_senjer | Product: Controlled Admin Access
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2021-4360 Description

The Controlled Admin Access plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Privilege Escalation in versions up to, and including, 1.5.5 by not properly restricting access to the configuration page. This makes it possible for attackers to create a new administrator role with unrestricted access.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: 9.9 CRITICAL
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

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CWE Name: CWE-284 Improper Access Control
Source: waseem_senjer

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).