CVE-2021-24905
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CVE-2021-24905 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Advanced Contact form 7 DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.7 does not have authorisation nor CSRF checks in the acf7_db_edit_scr_file_delete AJAX action, and does not validate the file to be deleted, allowing any authenticated user to delete arbitrary files on the web server. For example, removing the wp-config.php allows attackers to trigger WordPress setup again, gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code or display arbitrary content to the users.. EPSS estimates a 0.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Advanced Contact form 7 DB WordPress plugin before 1.8.7 does not have authorisation nor CSRF checks in the acf7_db_edit_scr_file_delete AJAX action, and does not validate the file to be deleted, allowing any authenticated user to delete arbitrary files on the web server. For example, removing the wp-config.php allows attackers to trigger WordPress setup again, gain administrator privileges and execute arbitrary code or display arbitrary content to the users.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Vsourz | Advanced Cf7 Db | < 1.8.7 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf022415-6614-4b95-913b-802186766ae6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/cf022415-6614-4b95-913b-802186766ae6Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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