Description
An Improper Access Control vulnerability was discovered in the Controlled Admin Access WordPress plugin before 1.5.2. Uncontrolled access to the website customization functionality and global CMS settings, like /wp-admin/customization.php and /wp-admin/options.php, can lead to a complete compromise of the target resource.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | Controlled Admin Access | 1.5.2 – < 1.5.2 | 1.5.2 |
Automated scanner template
A ready-made Nuclei template detects this vulnerability automatically. Vulnerabilities with public scanner templates are typically probed across the internet soon after the template appears — exposed systems should be patched first.
- Controlled Admin Access WordPress Plugin <= 1.4.0 - Improper Access Control & Privilege Escalation http/cves/2021/CVE-2021-24215.yaml
Source: projectdiscovery/nuclei-templates (MIT) — updated daily. Only links are listed.