CVE-2021-24721
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CVE-2021-24721 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations.. EPSS estimates a 0.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Loco Translate Project | Loco Translate | < 2.5.4 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc7d4774-fce8-4b0b-8015-8ef4c5b02d38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/bc7d4774-fce8-4b0b-8015-8ef4c5b02d38Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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