CVE-2021-24378
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CVE-2021-24378 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 does not check for malicious files such as .html in the archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature. As a result, it is possible for a high privilege user to upload a malicious file containing JavaScript code inside an archive which will execute when a victim visits index.html inside the plugin directory.. EPSS estimates a 0.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 does not check for malicious files such as .html in the archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature. As a result, it is possible for a high privilege user to upload a malicious file containing JavaScript code inside an archive which will execute when a victim visits index.html inside the plugin directory.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Autoptimize | Autoptimize | < 2.7.8 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/375bd694-1a30-41af-bbd4-8a8ee54f0dbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/375bd694-1a30-41af-bbd4-8a8ee54f0dbfExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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