Risk Profile
7.1
CVSS Score
Weakness
Incorrect Authorization
Researchers
Ram
Vulnerability Report
Plugin
High
Patch path listed
CVE-2021-38312
Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework <= 4.2.1 - Incorrect Authorization Leading to Arbitrary Plugin Installation and Post Deletion
The Gutenberg Template Library & Redux Framework plugin <= 4.2.12 for WordPress used an incorrect authorization check in the REST API endpoints registered under the “redux/v1/templates/” REST Route in “redux-templates/classes/class-api.php”. The `permissions_callback` used in this file only checked for the `edit_posts` capability which is granted to lower-privileged users such as contributors, allowing such users to install arbitrary plugins from the WordPress repository and edit arbitrary posts.
Quick Answer
CVE-2021-38312 is a high severity with CVSS 7.1 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Redux Framework. It affects Versions up to 4.2.12 and is fixed in 4.2.13.
Published
Sep 01, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
redux-framework
Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 4.2.13, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing
CVE-2021-38312 is tracked for the Plugin Redux Framework as high severity with CVSS 7.1. The affected range is Versions up to 4.2.12. Update Redux Framework to 4.2.13 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.
Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
4.2.13
Primary Affected Range
Versions up to 4.2.12
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-38312
Detailed Metadata
| Software Type | Plugin |
|---|---|
| Software Slug |
redux-framework
View on wordpress.org
|
| CVE | CVE-2021-38312 |
| Patched Versions |
4.2.13
|
| Affected Versions |
Versions up to 4.2.12
|
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