CVE-2021-24222

Name: CVE-2021-24222
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-04-12T14:15:15.633+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 2.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24222 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WP-Curriculo Vitae Free WordPress plugin through 6.3 suffers from an arbitrary file upload issue in page where the [formCadastro] is embed. The form allows unauthenticated user to register and submit files for their profile picture as well as resume, without any file extension restriction, leading to RCE.. EPSS estimates a 2.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WP-Curriculo Vitae Free WordPress plugin through 6.3 suffers from an arbitrary file upload issue in page where the [formCadastro] is embed. The form allows unauthenticated user to register and submit files for their profile picture as well as resume, without any file extension restriction, leading to RCE.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.43%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Williamluis	Wp-Curriculo Vitae Free	<= 6.3

References

https://github.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/145fc4e34c9b9799275c8e19d6b02f544c88126b/WP_Curriculo_Free.mdThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4d715de6-8595-4da9-808a-04a28e409900Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/145fc4e34c9b9799275c8e19d6b02f544c88126b/WP_Curriculo_Free.mdThird Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4d715de6-8595-4da9-808a-04a28e409900Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24222?

How severe is CVE-2021-24222?

CVE-2021-24222 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24222?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST