CVE-2021-24154
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CVE-2021-24154 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.9/10 on the CVSS scale. The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd. EPSS estimates a 1.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Themeeditor | Theme Editor | < 2.6 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566c6836-fc3d-4dd9-b351-c3d9da9ec22eThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566c6836-fc3d-4dd9-b351-c3d9da9ec22eThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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