Vulnerability · Published Aug 16, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24527Profile Builder < 3.4.9 - Admin Access via Password Reset
Critical 9.8
In plain English
A critical-severity improper authentication in User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 8.9% (higher than 95% of all known vulnerabilities). Ready-made attack tooling exists: Nuclei.
Severity (CVSS NVD)9.8Critical
Exploit odds (30 days)8.9%top 4.8% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack tooling1Nuclei
Official description
The User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder WordPress plugin before 3.4.9 has a bug allowing any user to reset the password of the admin of the blog, and gain unauthorised access, due to a bypass in the way the reset key is checked. Furthermore, the admin will not be notified of such change by email for example.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | User Registration & User Profile – Profile Builder | 3.4.9 – before 3.4.9 |
Weakness: CWE-287