Missing Authorization in WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) plugin for WordPress
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2021-42359 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-862 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) Web applications / Modules and components for CMS |
| Vendor | Shapepress eU |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Missing Authorization
EUVDB-ID: #VU58276
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42359
CWE-ID:
CWE-862 - Missing Authorization
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass authorization checks.
The vulnerability exists due to improper authorization in "‘admin-dismiss-unsubscribe" AJAX action. A remote attacker can permanently delete an arbitrary post or page.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsWP DSGVO Tools (GDPR): 1.3.7 - 3.1.23
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:a:shapepress:shapepress-dsgvo:1.3.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:shapepress:shapepress-dsgvo:1.3.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:
- cpe:2.3:a:shapepress:shapepress-dsgvo:1.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
