Improper Access Control in WP Quick FrontEnd Editor Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2021-4371

4.3MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WP Quick Frontend Editor – WordPress Plugin
Vendor
CVE Published:
7 June 2023

What is CVE-2021-4371?

The WP Quick FrontEnd Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable due to inadequate security measures, specifically the absence of a security nonce and a capabilities check. As a result, attackers with low authentication levels can manipulate plugin settings without possessing the necessary permissions, leading to potential unauthorized changes.

Affected Version(s)

WP Quick FrontEnd Editor – WordPress Plugin * <= 5.5

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-quick-front-end-editor/#...
https://blog.nintechnet.com/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-w...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.3
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Jerome Bruandet
.