CVE-2021-24209

Public Exploit

WP Super Cache < 1.7.2 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Description

The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/733d8a02-0d44-4b78-bbb2-37e447acd2f3	third party advisory vdb entry exploit technical description
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2496238/wp-super-cache	third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24209?: CVE-2021-24209 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24209?: To fix CVE-2021-24209, 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-2021-24209 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24209 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24209?: CVE-2021-24209 affects Unknown WP Super Cache.

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Description

Category

CWE-94 – Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

References

Frequently Asked Questions