CVE-2021-24191

Summary

Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the WP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction WordPress plugin before 1.8.2, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.

Affected Software

VendorProductVersion RangeStatus
wp-buyWP Maintenance Mode & Site Under Construction1.8.2 < 1.8.2affected

Weaknesses

  • CWE-285: CWE-285 Improper Authorization

ADP Enrichment

CVE Program Container

Additional References

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