CVE-2021-24962 is a path traversal vulnerability affecting the WordPress File Upload Free and Pro plugins prior to version 4.16.3. It allows authenticated users with Contributor-level privileges to upload malicious PHP code disguised as an image, leading to arbitrary code execution. This vulnerability carries a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a severe risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the potential for arbitrary code execution makes it a critical concern.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 4.16.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* | ||
< 4.16.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload_pro:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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