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CVE-2021-24430

HIGHCVSS 7.2/10EPSS 1.72%

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CVE-2021-24430 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite WordPress plugin before 4.2.0 did not validate its caching_exclude_urls and caching_include_query_strings settings before outputting them in a PHP file, which could lead to RCE. EPSS estimates a 1.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite WordPress plugin before 4.2.0 did not validate its caching_exclude_urls and caching_include_query_strings settings before outputting them in a PHP file, which could lead to RCE

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
1.72%

74.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
OptimochaSpeed Booster Pack< 4.2.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24430?
The Speed Booster Pack ⚡ PageSpeed Optimization Suite WordPress plugin before 4.2.0 did not validate its caching_exclude_urls and caching_include_query_strings settings before outputting them in a PHP file, which could lead to RCE
How severe is CVE-2021-24430?
CVE-2021-24430 has a CVSS score of 7.2/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24430?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-24430?

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Source: NVD / NIST