CVE-2021-24197
HIGHwpDataTables < 3.4.2 - Authenticated Improper Access Control via formdata[wdt_ID] Parameter
Title source: llmDescription
The wpDataTables – Tables & Table Charts premium WordPress plugin before 3.4.2 has Improper Access Control. A low privilege authenticated user that visits the page where the table is published can tamper the parameters to access the data of another user that are present in the same table by taking over the user permissions on the table through formdata[wdt_ID] parameter. By exploiting this issue an attacker is able to access and manage the data of all users in the same table.
References (3)
Core 3
Core References
Release Notes, Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://wpdatatables.com/help/whats-new-changelog/
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/a56c04a4-dda0-4a7f-a525-d0349a1fda2b
Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://n4nj0.github.io/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wpdatatables-ii/
Scores
CVSS v3
8.1
EPSS
0.0124
EPSS Percentile
65.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-284
Status
published
Products (1)
tms-outsource/wpdatatables
< 3.4.2
Published
Apr 12, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026