CVE-2021-24491
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CVE-2021-24491 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator delete and upload arbitrary files via a CSRF attack. EPSS estimates a 0.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator delete and upload arbitrary files via a CSRF attack
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fileviewer Project | Fileviewer | <= 2.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddd37827-f4c1-4806-8846-d06d9fbf23ddExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddd37827-f4c1-4806-8846-d06d9fbf23ddExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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