CVE-2021-24359 Detail
Current Description
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.
Analysis Description
The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder WordPress plugin before 4.1.11 did not properly check that a user requesting a password reset was the legitimate user, allowing an attacker to send an arbitrary reset password email to a registered user on behalf of the WordPress site. Such issue could be chained with an open redirect (CVE-2021-24358) in version below 4.1.10, to include a crafted password reset link in the email, which would lead to an account takeover.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-284 | Improper Access Control | WPScan |
Change History
1 change records found show changes
Initial Analysis 6/17/2021 9:32:03 PM
| Action | Type | Old Value | New Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Added | CPE Configuration |
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*cpe:2.3:a:posimyth:the_plus_addons_for_elementor:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.1.11
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| Added | CVSS V2 |
NIST (AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N) |
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| Added | CVSS V3.1 |
NIST AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N |
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| Changed | Reference Type |
https://theplusaddons.com/changelog/ No Types Assigned |
https://theplusaddons.com/changelog/ Release Notes, Vendor Advisory |
| Changed | Reference Type |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/486b82d1-30d4-44d2-9542-f33e3f149e92 No Types Assigned |
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/486b82d1-30d4-44d2-9542-f33e3f149e92 Exploit, Third Party Advisory |
Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-24359
NVD Published Date:
06/14/2021
NVD Last Modified:
06/17/2021
Source:
WPScan