CVE-2021-24684

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 4.27%

Last modified

CVE-2021-24684 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.4.12 allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command Injection when invoking Ghostscript.. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.4.12 allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command Injection when invoking Ghostscript.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.27%

89.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
TeamleadPdf-Light-Viewer< 1.4.12

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-24684?
The WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.4.12 allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command Injection when invoking Ghostscript.
How severe is CVE-2021-24684?
CVE-2021-24684 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24684?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST