CVE-2021-24254

Name: CVE-2021-24254
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-05-06T13:15:11.833+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-24254 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The College publisher Import WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not check for the uploaded CSV file to import, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to RCE. Due to the lack of CSRF check, the issue could also be exploited via a CSRF attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The College publisher Import WordPress plugin through 0.1 does not check for the uploaded CSV file to import, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to RCE. Due to the lack of CSRF check, the issue could also be exploited via a CSRF attack.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.2/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
College Publisher Import Project	College Publisher Import	<= 0.1

References

https://github.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/master/College%20Puglisher%20Import.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb3e56dd-ae2e-45c2-a6c9-a59ae5fc1dc4Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/master/College%20Puglisher%20Import.mdExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bb3e56dd-ae2e-45c2-a6c9-a59ae5fc1dc4Exploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: May 6, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24254?

How severe is CVE-2021-24254?

CVE-2021-24254 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24254?

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