CVE-2021-24663
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CVE-2021-24663 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.2/10 on the CVSS scale. The Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not validate uploaded logo pictures to ensure that are indeed images, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary file like PHP, leading to RCE. EPSS estimates a 1.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not validate uploaded logo pictures to ensure that are indeed images, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary file like PHP, leading to RCE
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Schools Staff Directory Project | Simple Schools Staff Directory | <= 1.1 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8b5b5b57-50c5-4cd8-9171-168c3e9df46aExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8b5b5b57-50c5-4cd8-9171-168c3e9df46aExploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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