CVE-2021-24248

Public Exploit
Business Directory Plugin < 5.11.1 - Authenticated PHP4 Upload to RCE

Description

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca886a34-cd2b-4032-9de1-8089b5cf3001 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24248?
CVE-2021-24248 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24248?
To fix CVE-2021-24248, 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-2021-24248 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24248 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-2021-24248?
CVE-2021-24248 affects Business Directory Team Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress.
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