CVE-2021-24289

HIGH
Published May 17, 20215y ago · Modified Jun 17, 20261w ago
8.8 CVSS 3.1
High
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Published May 17, 2021 5y ago
Last Modified Jun 17, 2026 1w ago

Description

There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

CVSS Details

Base Score
8.8
Exploitability
2.8
Impact
5.9
Vector string
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector Network
Attack Complexity Low
Privileges Required Low
User Interaction None
Scope Unchanged
Confidentiality High
Integrity High
Availability High

Threat Intelligence

No active exploitation signals — not in CISA KEV and no EPSS score yet.

Exploit & Patch Status
No Known Exploit
No Patch Available

Weaknesses 1

CWE-269 Improper Privilege Management Authorization

Affected Products 1

VendorProductVersionRange
de-baatstore_locator_plus* ≤5.5.14

References 2

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62
    Third Party Advisory
  • wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin/
    Third Party Advisory

Remediation

No remediation data recorded yet

Check vendor advisories and the NVD entry for patch availability.