CVE-2021-24236
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CVE-2021-24236 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.. EPSS estimates a 7.14% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Imagements Project | Imagements | <= 1.2.5 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8f24e74f-60e3-4100-9ab2-ec31b9c9cdeaExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8f24e74f-60e3-4100-9ab2-ec31b9c9cdeaExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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