CVE-2021-4444: Auth Bypass (CVSS 7.3)

Description

The Product Filter by WooBeWoo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including 1.4.9 due to missing authorization checks on various functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions such as creating new filters and injecting malicious javascript into a vulnerable site. This was actively exploited at the time of discovery.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

7.3

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-862 Missing Authorization

References

Other References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2527958%40woo-product-filter&new=2527958%40woo-product-filter&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/30b6b0bf-e632-4e83-89ee-a424382534da?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-4444? +

The Product Filter by WooBeWoo plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to authorization bypass in versions up to, and including 1.4.9 due to missing authorization checks on various functions. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to perform unauthorized actions such as creating new filters and injecting malicious javascript into a vulnerable site. This was actively exploited at the time of discovery. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.3 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-4444? +

CVE-2021-4444 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.3 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2021-4444? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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