CVE-2021-4382
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CVE-2021-4382 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.. EPSS estimates a 1.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Recently Project | Recently | < 3.0.5 |
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693Release Notes
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42aThird Party Advisory
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693Release Notes
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42aThird Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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