CVE-2021-24803

Core Tweaks WP Setup <= 4.1 - Arbitrary Admin Account Creation / Admin Email Update via CSRF

Published Feb 28, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary change the admin email or create another admin account and takeover the website via CSRF attacks

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11715 The Core Tweaks WP Setup WordPress plugin through 4.1 allows to bulk-set many settings in WordPress, including the admin email, as well as creating a new admin account. There is no CSRF protection in place, allowing an attacker to arbitrary change the admin email or create another admin account and takeover the website via CSRF attacks
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:42 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 28, 2022, 9:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:40 AM