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CVE-2021-34629:
NixOS vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The SendGrid WordPress plugin contained an authorization bypass vulnerability (CVE-2021-34629) discovered in versions up to and including 1.11.8. The vulnerability was identified in the get_ajax_statistics function located in the ~/lib/class-sendgrid-statistics.php file. This security issue was publicly disclosed on July 21, 2021 (WPScan, CVE Mitre).
Technical details
The vulnerability specifically affects the main site of WordPress multi-site installations, allowing authenticated users to bypass authorization controls and export statistics for a WordPress multi-site main site. The issue has been assigned a CVSS score of 4.3 (medium severity) and is classified under CWE-287 (Improper Authentication) (WPScan).
Impact
When exploited, this vulnerability allows authenticated users to access and export statistical data from the WordPress multi-site main site, potentially exposing sensitive information that should be restricted to administrators (NVD).
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Source: This report was generated using AI
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