CVE-2021-24161

Public Exploit
Responsive Menu < 4.0.4 - CSRF to Arbitrary File Upload

Description

In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into uploading a zip archive containing malicious PHP files. The attacker could then access those files to achieve remote code execution and further infect the targeted site.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
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://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-responsive-menu-plugin/ third party advisory exploit
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efca27e0-bdb6-4497-8330-081f909d6933 third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24161?
CVE-2021-24161 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24161?
To fix CVE-2021-24161, 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-2021-24161 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24161 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24161?
CVE-2021-24161 affects ExpressTech Responsive Menu – Create Mobile-Friendly Menu, ExpressTech Responsive Menu Pro.
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