CVE-2021-24155

Public Exploit
Backup Guard < 1.6.0 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

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.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 92.30% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/d442acac-4394-45e4-b6bb-adf4a40960fb third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163382/WordPress-Backup-Guard-1.5.8-Shell-Upload.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163623/WordPress-Backup-Guard-Authenticated-Remote-Code-Execution.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24155?
CVE-2021-24155 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24155?
To fix CVE-2021-24155, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2021-24155 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24155 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~92% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24155?
CVE-2021-24155 affects Unknown WordPress Backup and Migrate Plugin – Backup Guard.
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