Vulnerability · Published Nov 8, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24788Batch Cat <= 0.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts
Medium 6.5
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect authorization in Batch Cat 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 60% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)6.5Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.9%top 40.1% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
Affected products (as reported)
Weakness: CWE-863