#VU58276 Missing Authorization in WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR) - CVE-2021-42359

Vulnerability identifier: #VU58276

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-42359

CWE-ID: CWE-862

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR)
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: Shapepress eU

Description

The 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.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP DSGVO Tools (GDPR): 1.3.7 - 3.1.23

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External links
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/11/vulnerability-in-wp-dsgvo-tools-gdpr-plugin-allows-unauthenticated-page-deletion/

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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.