CVE-2021-4225
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.2 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.24 allows any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to upload files. The plugin attempts to prevent PHP and other similar files that could be executed on the server from being uploaded by checking the file extension. It was discovered that on Windows servers, the security checks in place were insufficient, enabling bad actors to potentially upload backdoors on vulnerable sites.
Technical details
- Published
- 2022-04-25
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-4225?
The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.24 allows any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to upload files. The plugin attempts to prevent PHP and other similar files that could be executed on the server from being uploaded by checking the file extension. It was discovered that on Windows servers, the security checks in place were insufficient, enabling bad actors to potentially upload backdoors on vulnerable sites.
Is CVE-2021-4225 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-4225 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 1.2%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-4225?
CVE-2021-4225 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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