Vulnerability · Published Nov 8, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24816Phoenix Media Rename < 3.4.4 - Author Arbitrary Media File Renaming
Medium 4.3
In plain English
A medium-severity improper access control in Phoenix Media Rename from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 52% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)4.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.6% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Phoenix Media Rename WordPress plugin before 3.4.4 does not have capability checks in its phoenix_media_rename AJAX action, which could allow users with Author roles to rename any uploaded media files, including ones they do not own.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Phoenix Media Rename | 3.4.4 – before 3.4.4 |
Weakness: CWE-284