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CVE-2021-24289: There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site

high Affects store-locator-plus (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

There is functionality in the Store Locator Plus for WordPress plugin through 5.5.14 that made it possible for authenticated users to update their user meta data to become an administrator on any site

Package
store-locator-plus (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=5.5.14
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (66.8th percentile)
Published
2021-05-17
Source
nvd

References

CWE-269
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