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CVE-2021-24779: The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by...
CVE-2021-24779 · published 5 years ago
Summary
The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.
What to do
- Update wp_debugging_project wp_debugging to version 2.11.0 or later.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| wp_debugging_project | wp_debugging |
< 2.11.0 cpe:2.3:a:wp_debugging_project:wp_debugging:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
Original advisory text
The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by...
The WP Debugging WordPress plugin before 2.11.0 has its update_settings() function hooked to admin_init and is missing any authorisation and CSRF checks, as a result, the settings can be updated by unauthenticated users.
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8d0e65ee-fdd1-4fd6-9a27-01664c703d90 Exploit Third Party Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-862Missing Authorization
CWE-352Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Timeline
Published25 Oct 2021
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2021-24779 · NVD
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