CVE-2021-24663 describes a critical vulnerability in the Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin (versions through 1.1) where improper validation of uploaded logo files allows high-privilege users, such as administrators, to upload arbitrary PHP files, leading to Remote Code Execution (RCE). With a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH), this vulnerability has a low attack complexity and no user interaction required, enabling a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB) or active exploitation has been observed, and community discussion is minimal, the potential for RCE makes it a significant risk if exploited.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:simple_schools_staff_directory_project:simple_schools_staff_directory:*:*:*:*:*: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.