CVE-2021-24279

Public Exploit
Redirection for Contact Form 7 < 2.3.4 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Description

In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, low level users, such as subscribers, could use the import_from_debug AJAX action to install any plugin from the WordPress repository.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.26%
Vendor Advisory wpscan.com Vendor Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: Query Solutions Redirection for Contact Form 7
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/04/severe-vulnerabilities-patched-in-redirection-for-contact-form-7-plugin/ exploit vendor advisory
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/75f7690d-7f6b-48a8-a9d1-95578a657920 exploit vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24279?
CVE-2021-24279 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24279?
To fix CVE-2021-24279, 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-2021-24279 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24279 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24279?
CVE-2021-24279 affects Query Solutions Redirection for Contact Form 7.
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