CVE-2021-24962— WordPress File Upload < 4.16.3 - Contributor+ Path Traversal to RCE
Quick assessment
Affected
Unknown WordPress File Upload
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 plugin是WordPress开源的一个应用插件。 WordPress plugin WordPress File Upload Free and Pro 4.16.3 之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于通过短代码参数执行路径遍历，然后可以使用该参数将伪装成图像的 PHP 代码上传到插件的自动加载目录中，从而导致任意代码执行。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 3 AI
T1059 · Command and Scripting Interpreter T1190 · Exploit Public-Facing Application T1505.003 · Web Shell
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2021-24962
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
WordPress File Upload < 4.16.3 - Contributor+ Path Traversal to RCE
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
The WordPress File Upload Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 4.16.3 allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform path traversal via a shortcode argument, which can then be used to upload a PHP code disguised as an image inside the auto-loaded directory of the plugin, resulting in arbitrary code execution.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对路径名的限制不恰当(路径遍历)
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
WordPress plugin WordPress File Upload Free and Pro 路径遍历漏洞
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 plugin是WordPress开源的一个应用插件。 WordPress plugin WordPress File Upload Free and Pro 4.16.3 之前版本存在安全漏洞，该漏洞源于通过短代码参数执行路径遍历，然后可以使用该参数将伪装成图像的 PHP 代码上传到插件的自动加载目录中，从而导致任意代码执行。
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 | WordPress File Upload | 4.16.3 ~ 4.16.3 | - |
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| Unknown | WordPress File Upload Pro | 4.16.3 ~ 4.16.3 | - |
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Patches & Fixes for CVE-2021-24962 (1)
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2677722 x_refsource_CONFIRM
Vendor Advisories for CVE-2021-24962 (1)
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