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A vulnerability in the user registration component of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin (versions 3.0.0 to 3.1.3), specifically in the ~/src/Classes/RegistrationAuth.php file, allows attackers to register new accounts with administrator privileges. This flaw enables unauthorized privilege escalation during the registration process.
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This repository contains a Python proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2021-34621, a critical privilege escalation vulnerability in the ProfilePress WordPress plugin (versions 3.0.0 to 3.1.3). The exploit script (CVE-2021-34621.py) targets WordPress sites with the vulnerable plugin by sending a crafted POST request to the /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php endpoint, abusing the 'pp_ajax_signup' action to create a new user account with administrator privileges. The script first checks if the target is vulnerable by attempting a registration and then proceeds to create a hardcoded administrator account if successful. The README.md provides background on the vulnerability, affected versions, impact, and mitigation steps. The exploit is operational, providing attackers with full administrative access to compromised WordPress sites. No external C2 or hardcoded IPs are present; the only fingerprintable endpoint is the standard WordPress AJAX handler.
This repository provides a proof-of-concept exploit for CVE-2021-34621, a privilege escalation vulnerability in WordPress. The exploit consists of three HTTP request files: - 'request1.txt' crafts a multipart/form-data POST request to /wp-admin/admin-ajax.php, abusing the 'pp_ajax_signup' action to create a new user with administrator privileges. The form fields include 'reg_username', 'reg_email', 'reg_password', and crucially, 'wp_capabilities[administrator]' set to 1, which grants admin rights. - 'request2.txt' logs in as the newly created admin user by sending credentials to /wp-login.php. - 'request3.txt' accesses the /wp-admin/ dashboard as the new admin user. The README simply identifies the CVE. There is no automation or scripting; the exploit is demonstrated via raw HTTP requests, making this a clear proof-of-concept. The main target is any WordPress site vulnerable to CVE-2021-34621, and the exploit's result is full admin access to the site.
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