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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-34627
CVE-2021-34627:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A vulnerability was identified in the getSelectedMimeTypesByRole function of the WP Upload Restriction WordPress plugin (versions 2.2.3 and prior). The vulnerability allows low-level authenticated users to view custom extensions that were added by administrators (CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability affects the getSelectedMimeTypesByRole function in the WP Upload Restriction WordPress plugin. The issue was assigned a CVSS Score of 4.3 (Medium) with the vector CVSS:3.1/AV:N (Wordfence).
Impact
When exploited, the vulnerability enables low-privilege users to view custom file extensions that were specifically configured by administrators, potentially compromising the intended file upload restrictions (CVE Mitre).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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