CRITICAL

CVE-2021-24236

CVSS v3

9.8

CRITICAL

EPSS Score

74.1%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.

Technical details

Published
5/6/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24236?

The Imagements WordPress plugin through 1.2.5 allows images to be uploaded in comments, however only checks for the Content-Type in the request to forbid dangerous files. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by using a valid image Content-Type along with a PHP filename and code, leading to RCE.

Is CVE-2021-24236 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24236 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 74.1%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24236?

CVE-2021-24236 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).

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