CVE-2021-24248
Last modified
CVE-2021-24248 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Strategy11 | Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories | < 5.11.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca886a34-cd2b-4032-9de1-8089b5cf3001Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca886a34-cd2b-4032-9de1-8089b5cf3001Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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