CVE-2021-36914 MEDIUM

CVE-2021-36914: WordPress CalderaWP License Manager plugin <= 1.2.11 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS)

Vendor Desertsnowman, Shelob9
Product CalderaWP License Manager (WordPress plugin)
Weakness CWE-352 · CSRF
Published April 12, 2022
Last update April 28, 2026
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CVSS base score

6.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction Required
Confidentiality Low
Integrity Low

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) vulnerability leading to Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) in CalderaWP License Manager (WordPress plugin) <= 1.2.11.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The CalderaWP License Manager plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.2.11 is vulnerable to cross-site request forgery (CSRF). An attacker can craft a malicious webpage that, when visited by a logged-in site administrator, performs unwanted actions on the site without the admin's knowledge or consent. The attack requires the admin to visit the attacker's page while authenticated to WordPress.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Perform unwanted administrative actions on the WordPress site by tricking a logged-in admin into visiting a malicious webpage.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

An attacker can modify site settings or data through a logged-in admin's browser without the admin's awareness or permission.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

A logged-in WordPress administrator must visit a webpage controlled by the attacker.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

April 12, 2022 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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