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CVE-2021-24312

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.71%

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CVE-2021-24312 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The parameters $cache_path, $wp_cache_debug_ip, $wp_super_cache_front_page_text, $cache_scheduled_time, $cached_direct_pages used in the settings of WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 result in RCE because they allow input of '$' and '\n'. This is due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2021-24209.. EPSS estimates a 1.71% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The parameters $cache_path, $wp_cache_debug_ip, $wp_super_cache_front_page_text, $cache_scheduled_time, $cached_direct_pages used in the settings of WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 result in RCE because they allow input of '$' and '\n'. This is due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2021-24209.

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
1.71%

74.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AutomatticWp Super Cache< 1.7.3

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24312?
The parameters $cache_path, $wp_cache_debug_ip, $wp_super_cache_front_page_text, $cache_scheduled_time, $cached_direct_pages used in the settings of WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.3 result in RCE because they allow input of '$' and '\n'. This is due to an incomplete fix of CVE-2021-24209.
How severe is CVE-2021-24312?
CVE-2021-24312 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.71% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24312?
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Source: NVD / NIST