CVE-2021-24154— Theme Editor < 2.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Download
Quick assessment
Affected
Unknown Theme Editor
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
WordPress是Wordpress基金会的一套使用PHP语言开发的博客平台。该平台支持在PHP和MySQL的服务器上架设个人博客网站。WordPress 插件是WordPress开源的一个应用插件。 Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于GET file参数传递给download file()函数之前没有验证它，允许管理员在web服务器上下载任意文件。
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-24154
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Theme Editor < 2.6 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Download
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对外部实体的文件或目录可访问
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WordPress 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
WordPress是Wordpress基金会的一套使用PHP语言开发的博客平台。该平台支持在PHP和MySQL的服务器上架设个人博客网站。WordPress 插件是WordPress开源的一个应用插件。 Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于GET file参数传递给download file()函数之前没有验证它，允许管理员在web服务器上下载任意文件。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Theme Editor | 2.6 ~ 2.6 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2021-24154 (1)
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566c6836-fc3d-4dd9-b351-c3d9da9ec22e x_refsource_CONFIRM
Same Patch Batch · Unknown · 2021-04-05 · 45 CVEs total
| CVE-2021-24163 | Ninja Forms < 3.4.34 - Authenticated SendWP Plugin Installation and Client Secret Key Disc | |
| CVE-2021-24166 | Ninja Forms < 3.4.34 - CSRF to OAuth Service Disconnection | |
| CVE-2021-24165 | Ninja Forms < 3.4.34 - Administrator Open Redirect | |
| CVE-2021-24167 | Web-Stat < 1.4.1 - API Key Disclosure | |
| CVE-2021-24153 | Yoast SEO < 3.4.1 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) | |
| CVE-2021-24155 | Backup Guard < 1.6.0 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload | |
| CVE-2021-24156 | Testimonial Rotator <= 3.0.3 - Authenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2021-24157 | Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle < 2.10.3 - Authenticated Stored Cross Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2021-24158 | Orbit Fox by ThemeIsle < 2.10.3 - Authenticated Privilege Escalation | |
| CVE-2021-24152 | Popup Builder < 3.74 - Authenticated Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) | |
| CVE-2021-24164 | Ninja Forms < 3.4.34.1 - Authenticated OAuth Connection Key Disclosure | |
| CVE-2021-24159 | Contact Form 7 Style <= 3.1.9 - Cross-Site Request Forgery to Stored Cross-Site Scripting | |
| CVE-2021-24176 | JH 404 Logger <= 1.1 - Unauthenticated Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) | |
| CVE-2021-24175 | The Plus Addons for Elementor Page Builder < 4.1.7 - Authentication Bypass | |
| CVE-2021-24174 | Database Backups <= 1.2.2.6 - CSRF to Backup Download | |
| CVE-2021-24173 | VM Backups <= 1.0 - CSRF to Stored Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) | |
| CVE-2021-24172 | VM Backups <= 1.0 - CSRF to Database Backup Download | |
| CVE-2021-24171 | WooCommerce Upload Files < 59.4 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload | |
| CVE-2021-24170 | User Profile Picture < 2.5.0 - Sensitive Information Disclosure | |
| CVE-2021-24169 | Advanced Order Export For WooCommerce < 3.1.8 - Reflected Cross-Site Scripting (XSS) |
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