CVE-2021-24788 json
Batch Cat <= 0.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts
published 2021-11-08 5 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2021-11700
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.1, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.9%
- EPSS 0.9% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 59%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
Exploit prediction
0.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 59% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8fdff8a-f158-46e8-94f1-f051a6c5608b referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.1 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:N |
Affected products
- Unknown Batch Cat
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-863 Incorrect Authorization
- Technology feeds
References
-
wpscan.com
/vulnerability/f8fdff8a-f158-46e8-94f1-f051a6c5608b
exploit, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-24788
- NVD CVE-2021-24788
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