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Controlled Admin Access Vulnerabilities

Review known vulnerability records for the WordPress plugin Controlled Admin Access (`controlled-admin-access`), including severity, CVE references, affected versions, and patch status.

Recent tracked CVEs on this page include CVE-2021-4360 and CVE-2021-24215, so operators can jump from disclosure to patch validation without scanning the full feed first.

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Known Records
2
High or Critical
2
Patch Coverage
100%
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
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Patch Decision Workflow

How to prioritize Controlled Admin Access remediation

Use the hub as a decision layer before opening individual records: confirm whether the issue has a CVE, whether a fixed version exists, and whether the affected range overlaps production installs.

Search-Ready Records
2
1. Match the Package
Confirm the installed WordPress plugin slug is controlled-admin-access before acting on any CVE from this cluster.
2. Sort by Severity
Start with 2 high or critical records, then review medium and unrated findings with public references.
3. Check Patch Evidence
2 records include a patch path; verify compatibility before closing the finding.
4. Monitor Gaps
0 records still lack a listed fixed release, so keep this hub in the review queue.
High-Signal Remediation Targets
CVE-2021-4360 Critical
Privilege Escalation remediation for Controlled Admin Access

Affected range: Versions before 1.5.6. Fixed version: 1.5.6.

CVE-2021-24215 Critical
Privilege Escalation remediation for Controlled Admin Access

Affected range: Versions before 1.5.2. Fixed version: 1.5.2.

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Indexed CVEs
2
Tracked CVE Issue Type Affected Versions Fixed Version CVSS
CVE-2021-4360
Controlled Admin Access < 1.5.6 - Privilege Escalation
 Privilege Escalation Versions before 1.5.6 1.5.6 CVSS 9.9
CVE-2021-24215
Controlled Admin Access <= 1.5.1 - Improper Access Control & Privilege Escalation
 Privilege Escalation Versions before 1.5.2 1.5.2 CVSS 9.8
CVE-2021-4360 Critical 1.5.6
CVE-2021-4360 Controlled Admin Access Privilege Escalation

Controlled Admin Access < 1.5.6 - Privilege Escalation

CVE-2021-24215 Critical 1.5.2
CVE-2021-24215 Controlled Admin Access Privilege Escalation

Controlled Admin Access <= 1.5.1 - Improper Access Control & Privilege Escalation

Coverage Snapshot

What this page helps you verify fast

This hub clusters tracked records for Controlled Admin Access so operators can confirm whether a disclosed issue maps to the installed slug, version range, and patch path.

Patch Visibility
2 records include a published patch path, leaving 0 with no listed safe release yet.
Severity Mix
2 critical and 0 high severity findings.
Recent CVEs
CVE-2021-4360 and CVE-2021-24215
Reference Workflow
Jump from the hub into the full report when you need remediation notes, exploit context, CVSS vectors, or source references.
Triage First

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These recent records surface the CVE strings, patch cues, and direct report links most operators need first.

Known Vulnerabilities

Reports for Controlled Admin Access

Sorted by latest disclosure date so newly published issues surface first.

Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2021-4360
CVE-2021-4360: Controlled Admin Access < 1.5.6 - Privilege Escalation

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 a...

Published
Mar 30, 2021
Patched Release
1.5.6
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.5.6
Next Step
Update to 1.5.6 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2021-4360 fixed version details Open CVE Reference
Plugin Critical Patched: Yes CVE-2021-24215
CVE-2021-24215: Controlled Admin Access <= 1.5.1 - Improper Access Control & Privilege Escalation

An Improper Access Control vulnerability was discovered in the Controlled Admin Access WordPress plugin before 1.5.2. Uncontrolled access to the website customization functionality and global CMS settings, like /wp-admin/customization.php and /wp-admin/options.php, can lead to a...

Published
Mar 23, 2021
Patched Release
1.5.2
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.5.2
Next Step
Update to 1.5.2 or newer if supported.
Review CVE-2021-24215 fixed version details Open CVE Reference