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CVE-2021-24289

HIGH 8.8 CVSS 3.1
Published
May 17, 2021
Last modified
June 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified
Reported by
contact@wpscan.com
Weakness
CWE-269
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Description

There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site using the plugin.

Affected products and versions

  • Store Locator Plus Store Locator Plus for WordPress — From 5.5.14 (including) to 5.5.14 (including)
  • de-baat store_locator_plus — Up to and including 5.5.14

References

  • wpscan.com https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/078e93cd-7cf2-4e23-8171-58d44e354d62 Third Party Advisory
  • www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-unpatched-vulnerabilities-leads-to-closure-of-store-locator-plus-plugin/ Third Party Advisory
  • nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record