HIGH

CVE-2021-24155

CVSS v3

7.2

HIGH

EPSS Score

93.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to RCE.

Technical details

Published
4/5/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24155?

The WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard WordPress plugin before 1.6.0 did not ensure that the imported files are of the SGBP format and extension, allowing high privilege users (admin+) to upload arbitrary files, including PHP ones, leading to RCE.

Is CVE-2021-24155 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24155 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24155?

CVE-2021-24155 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).

Is CVE-2021-24155 affecting your environment?

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