CVE-2021-39312

Name: CVE-2021-39312
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2021-12-14T16:15:08.597+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 78.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2021-39312 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The True Ranker plugin <= 2.2.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be accessed via the src parameter found in the ~/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.php file.. EPSS estimates a 78.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The True Ranker plugin <= 2.2.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be accessed via the src parameter found in the ~/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.php file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

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

EPSS Probability

78.43%

99.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Trueranker	True Ranker	<= 2.2.2

References

http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165434/WordPress-The-True-Ranker-2.2.2-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-local-rank/tags/2.2.2/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.phpThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39312Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165434/WordPress-The-True-Ranker-2.2.2-Arbitrary-File-Read.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-local-rank/tags/2.2.2/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.phpThird Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39312Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 14, 2021
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2021-39312?

How severe is CVE-2021-39312?

CVE-2021-39312 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 78.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39312?

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-2021-39312?

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Source: NVD / NIST