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.
References (1)
Core 1
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f8fdff8a-f158-46e8-94f1-f051a6c5608b
Scores
CVSS v3
6.5
EPSS
0.0087
EPSS Percentile
54.3%
Attack Vector
NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-863
Status
published
Products (1)
batch_cat_project/batch_cat
< 0.3
Published
Nov 08, 2021
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026