CVE-2021-24194
High
Description
Low privileged users can use the AJAX action 'cp_plugins_do_button_job_later_callback' in the Login Protection - Limit Failed Login Attempts WordPress plugin before 2.9, to install any plugin (including a specific version) from the WordPress repository, as well as activate arbitrary plugin from then blog, which helps attackers install vulnerable plugins and could lead to more critical vulnerabilities like RCE.
SeverityHigh
CVSS8.8
Exploit probability—
ProductWp-buy Login Protection - Limit Failed Login Attempts
PublishedMay 14, 2021
First seenMay 14, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-285CWE-285
How to fix
Update
- wp-buy login_protection_-_limit_failed_login_attempts2.9 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| wp-buy login_protection_-_limit_failed_login_attempts | v < 2.9 | 2.9 |
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