Vulnerability · Published Dec 13, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24819Page/Post Content Shortcode <= 1.0 - Contributor+ Arbitrary Posts/Pages Access
Medium 4.3
In plain English
A medium-severity incorrect authorization in Page/Post Content Shortcode from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.8% (higher than 57% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)4.3Medium
Exploit odds (30 days)0.8%top 42.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Page/Post Content Shortcode WordPress plugin through 1.0 does not have proper authorisation in place, allowing users with a role as low as contributor to access draft/private/password protected/trashed posts/pages they should not be allowed to, including posts created by other users such as admins and editors.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Page/Post Content Shortcode | 1.0 – through 1.0 |
Weakness: CWE-863