Vulnerability Report
Plugin High Patch path listed CVE-2021-24227

Patreon WordPress < 1.7.0 - Local File Disclosure

The Jetpack Scan team identified a Local File Disclosure vulnerability in the Patreon WordPress plugin before 1.7.0 that could be abused by anyone visiting the site. Using this attack vector, an attacker could leak important internal files like wp-config.php, which contains database credentials and cryptographic keys used in the generation of nonces and cookies.

Quick Answer

CVE-2021-24227 is a high severity with CVSS 7.5 Vulnerability issue affecting the Plugin Patreon WordPress. It affects Versions before 1.7.0 and is fixed in 1.7.0.

Published
Mar 26, 2021
Last Updated
Jan 22, 2024
Slug
patreon-connect
Risk Profile
7.5 CVSS Score
Weakness
Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
Researchers
George Stephanis
Fioravante Souza
Miguel Neto
Benedict Singer
Marc-Alexandre Montpas
Operational Summary

What the operator needs to know

Patch Status
Patched release is available
Remediation
Update to version 1.7.0, or a newer patched version
Operator Briefing

CVE-2021-24227 is tracked for the Plugin Patreon WordPress as high severity with CVSS 7.5. The affected range is Versions before 1.7.0. Update Patreon WordPress to 1.7.0 or newer where that version is compatible with the site.

Issue Type
Vulnerability
Primary Fixed Version
1.7.0
Primary Affected Range
Versions before 1.7.0
Tracking ID
CVE-2021-24227
Detailed Metadata
Software Type Plugin
Software Slug
patreon-connect View on wordpress.org
CVE CVE-2021-24227
Patched Versions
1.7.0
Affected Versions
Versions before 1.7.0
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