CVE-2021-24788

Batch Cat <= 0.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts

The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.

Affected

Batch Cat

CVSS v3.1 NVD

6.5 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

CVSS v2.0 NVD

4.0 MEDIUMAV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N

EPSS

0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, 59th percentile

Published

2021-11-08

Updated

2024-08-03

Proof-of-concept exploits (1)

• https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8fdff8a-f158-46e8-94f1-f051a6c5608b

References

• CVE Record
• NVD entry