Vulnerability · Published Nov 1, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24742Logo Slider and Showcase < 1.3.37 - Editor Plugin's Settings Update
Medium 6.5
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect authorization in Logo Slider and Showcase from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.9% (higher than 59% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 41.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Logo Slider and Showcase WordPress plugin before 1.3.37 allows Editor users to update the plugin's settings via the rtWLSSettings AJAX action because it uses a nonce for authorisation instead of a capability check.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Logo Slider and Showcase | 1.3.37 – before 1.3.37 |
Weakness: CWE-863