Auth bypass in Custom Content Shortcode Project
CVE-2021-24824
The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 4.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.008 (54.7th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 55th percentile — 54.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.008 · newest: 0.008 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Custom Content Shortcode Project
- Custom Content Shortcode — versions 4.0.1
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b4d4675-6089-4435-9b56-31496adc4767 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24824?
- CVE-2021-24824 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Custom Content Shortcode Project, classified under Incorrect Authorization. CVSS score: 4.3/10. Published 2022-03-07.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24824?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.3 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24824 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.