CVE-2021-24209
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CVE-2021-24209 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.. EPSS estimates a 23.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Automattic | Wp Super Cache | < 1.7.2 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2496238/wp-super-cachePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/733d8a02-0d44-4b78-bbb2-37e447acd2f3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2496238/wp-super-cachePatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/733d8a02-0d44-4b78-bbb2-37e447acd2f3Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
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- Status
- Modified
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