CVE-2021-24209
CVSS v3
7.2
HIGH
EPSS Score
2.4 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24209?
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.
Is CVE-2021-24209 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24209 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 2.4%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24209?
CVE-2021-24209 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.2 (HIGH severity).
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