HIGH

CVE-2021-42362

CVSS v3

8.8

HIGH

EPSS Score

77.5%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

No

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for attackers with contributor level access and above to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 5.3.2.

Technical details

Published
11/17/2021

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-42362?

The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for attackers with contributor level access and above to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 5.3.2.

Is CVE-2021-42362 actively exploited?

Active exploitation of CVE-2021-42362 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 77.5%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-42362?

CVE-2021-42362 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).

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