CVE-2021-24824 json
Custom Content Shortcode < 4.0.1 - Unauthorised Arbitrary Post Metadata Access
published 4y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-11736
- cvss
- 4.3
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.8%
- EPSS 0.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 56%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The [field] shortcode included with the Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.1, allows authenticated users with a role as low as contributor, to access arbitrary post metadata. This could lead to sensitive data disclosure, for example when used in combination with WooCommerce, the email address of orders can be retrieved
Patch / fix
- custom_content_shortcode_project custom_content_shortcode 4.0.1
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0.79% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 56% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/7b4d4675-6089-4435-9b56-31496adc4767 referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 4.3 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N |
Affected products
- Unknown Custom Content Shortcode
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/7b4d4675-6089-4435-9b56-31496adc4767
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-24824
- NVD CVE-2021-24824
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