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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2021-4420
CVE-2021-4420:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2021-4420 affects the Sell Media WordPress plugin version 2.5.5 and earlier. The vulnerability is related to missing or incorrect nonce validation in the sellmediaprocess() function, which could allow unauthenticated users to perform unauthorized actions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability stems from improper implementation of nonce validation in the sellmediaprocess() function within the Sell Media WordPress plugin. This security weakness enables potential Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks (Wordfence).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow attackers to bypass CSRF protections, potentially enabling them to perform unauthorized actions in the context of authenticated users (NVD).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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