Vulnerability · Published Dec 26, 2022 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24942Menu Item Visibility Control <= 0.5 - Admin+ Arbitrary PHP Code Execution
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in Menu Item Visibility Control from Unknown. Proof-of-concept exploit code is public. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.3% (higher than 71% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.3%top 29.2% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: poc
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The Menu Item Visibility Control WordPress plugin through 0.5 doesn't sanitize and validate the "Visibility logic" option for WordPress menu items, which could allow highly privileged users to execute arbitrary PHP code even in a hardened environment.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Menu Item Visibility Control | 0 – through 0.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/eaa28832-74c1-4cd5-9b0f-02338e23b418 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description