Auth bypass in Batch Cat Project
CVE-2021-24788
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.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.009 (58.2th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 58th percentile — 58.2% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.009 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Batch Cat Project
- Batch Cat — versions 0.3
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8fdff8a-f158-46e8-94f1-f051a6c5608b (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24788?
- CVE-2021-24788 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Batch Cat Project, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2021-11-08.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24788?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24788 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.