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Status published
Medium
CVE-2021-24788
Batch Cat <= 0.3 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary Categories Add/Set/Delete to Posts
Vulnerability Description
The Batch Cat WordPress plugin through 0.3 defines 3 custom AJAX actions, which both require authentication but are available for all roles. As a result, any authenticated user (including simple subscribers) can add/set/delete arbitrary categories to posts.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
The following person or organization is credited with identifying this vulnerability, as recorded in the NVD database:
- Quentin VILLAIN (3wsec)
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Batch Cat
Vulnerable Versions:
0.3
Timeline
Official Publish:
November 8th, 2021
Last Modified:
August 3rd, 2024
Added to House:
July 21st, 2026
CVSS Vectors
V3:
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N