CVE-2021-36874 HIGH

CVE-2021-36874: WordPress uListing plugin <= 2.0.5 - Authenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability

Vendor Stylemixthemes
Product uListing (WordPress plugin)
Published September 27, 2021
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

7.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality None
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:L

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Authenticated Insecure Direct Object References (IDOR) vulnerability in WordPress uListing plugin (versions <= 2.0.5).

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The uListing WordPress plugin version 2.0.5 and earlier contains an authorization flaw that allows authenticated users to modify or delete listings they do not own. An attacker with a low-privilege account can change listing content or remove listings from the site. Update to a version newer than 2.0.5 to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Modify or delete listings owned by other users on the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Listings can be altered or removed by unauthorized users, disrupting the marketplace or directory functionality.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege WordPress user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

September 27, 2021 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated