Auth bypass in Labibahmed42 Wp Quick Frontend Editor – Wordpress Plugin
CVE-2021-4383
The WP Quick FrontEnd Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to page content injection in versions up to, and including, 5.5. This is due to missing capability checks in the plugin's page-editing functionality. This makes it possible for low-authenticated attackers, such as subscribers, to edit/create any page or post on the blog.
Vulnerability class: Broken Access Control
EPSS: 0.008 (52.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.1 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Exploit)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-4383?
- CVE-2021-4383 is a high-severity vulnerability in Labibahmed42 Wp Quick Frontend Editor – Wordpress Plugin, classified under Missing Authorization. CVSS score: 8.1/10. Published 2023-06-07.
- How severe is CVE-2021-4383?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-4383 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.