VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2021-24788
CVSS score6.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.90%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2021-11-08
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Description
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
Weakness classification
- CWE-863: Incorrect Authorization
Primary references
- contact@wpscan.com — Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Exploit, Third Party Advisory