Is CVE-2021-20781 actively exploited?

CVE-2021-20781 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2024-11-21.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-20781?

CVE-2021-20781 has a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH severity). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2021-20781?

Patch guidance is available from pluginus security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2021-20781.

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Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2021-20781?

2 products: pluginus wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter, pluginus wordpress meta data and taxonomies filter.

Description

Cross-site request forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in WordPress Meta Data Filter & Taxonomies Filter versions prior to v.1.2.8 and versions prior to v.2.2.8 allows remote attackers to hijack the authentication of administrators via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector: network
Complexity: low
Privileges: none
User Action: required
Scope: unchanged
Confidentiality: high
Integrity: high
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-352 · Cross-Site Request Forgery

Metadata

Primary Vendor: PLUGINUS
Published: 7/14/2021
Last Modified: 11/21/2024
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

pluginus : wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filterpluginus : wordpress_meta_data_and_taxonomies_filter

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

View on NIST NVD