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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-4410
CVE-2021-4410:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Qtranslate Slug plugin for WordPress contains a Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability in versions up to and including 1.1.18, identified as CVE-2021-4410. The vulnerability was discovered due to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the save_postdata() function, which was disclosed on July 11, 2023 (CVE MITRE).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from inadequate security controls in the save_postdata() function, specifically the absence of proper nonce validation. This security flaw exists in the plugin's core functionality related to post data handling (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to save post data through forged requests if they can successfully trick a site administrator into performing specific actions, such as clicking on a malicious link (CVE MITRE).
Mitigation and workarounds
Website administrators should update the Qtranslate Slug plugin to a version newer than 1.1.18 which contains the security fix. If immediate updating is not possible, administrators should be extra cautious when clicking on links while logged into their WordPress dashboard (Wordfence).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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