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.

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

EPSS: 0.008 (52.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Custom_content_shortcode_project Custom_content_shortcode
Unknown Custom Content Shortcode — versions 4.0.1

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-863 — Incorrect Authorization

Public proof-of-concept exploits

20142995/nuclei-templates

References

contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)

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.