CVE-2021-25051

Name: CVE-2021-25051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2022-01-10T16:15:09.023+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.77%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-25051 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading to CSRF RCE.. EPSS estimates a 0.77% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading to CSRF RCE.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.77%

51.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Wow-Company	Modal Window	< 5.2.2

References

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2641645/modal-windowPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566ff8dc-f820-412b-b2d3-fa789bce528eExploit, Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2641645/modal-windowPatch, Third Party Advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566ff8dc-f820-412b-b2d3-fa789bce528eExploit, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 10, 2022
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-25051?

How severe is CVE-2021-25051?

CVE-2021-25051 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.77% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25051?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2021-25051?

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Source: NVD / NIST