CVE-2021-24123 describes an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the PowerPress WordPress plugin, affecting versions prior to 8.3.8. This flaw allowed high-privilege users (administrators) to upload unverified files, including PHP scripts, potentially leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE). The vulnerability carries a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability if exploited. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 8.3.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:blubrry:powerpress:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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Remediation records are not available for this CVE.