CRITICAL

CVE-2021-4380

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

84.8%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Pinterest Automatic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the 'wp_pinterest_automatic_parse_request' function and the 'process_form.php' script in versions up to, and including, 1.14.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on a site that can be used to create new administrative user accounts or redirect unsuspecting site visitors.

Technical details

Published
6/7/2023

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4380?

The Pinterest Automatic plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass due to missing capability checks on the 'wp_pinterest_automatic_parse_request' function and the 'process_form.php' script in versions up to, and including, 1.14.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to update arbitrary options on a site that can be used to create new administrative user accounts or redirect unsuspecting site visitors.

Is CVE-2021-4380 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-4380 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 84.8%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-4380?

CVE-2021-4380 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

Is CVE-2021-4380 affecting your environment?

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