CVE-2021-24160

Public Exploit
Responsive Menu 4.0.0 - 4.0.3 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Description

In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, subscribers could upload zip archives containing malicious PHP files that would get extracted to the /rmp-menu/ directory. These files could then be accessed via the front end of the site to trigger remote code execution and ultimately allow an attacker to execute commands to further infect a WordPress site.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 63.80% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: ExpressTech Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu
Affected: ExpressTech Responsive Menu Pro
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/066ba5d4-4aaa-4462-b106-500c1f291c37 third party advisory exploit
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/ third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24160?
CVE-2021-24160 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24160?
To fix CVE-2021-24160, 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-2021-24160 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24160 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~64% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24160?
CVE-2021-24160 affects ExpressTech Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu, ExpressTech Responsive Menu Pro.
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