CVE-2021-24376

Public Exploit
Autoptimize < 2.7.8 - Arbitrary File Upload via "Import Settings"

Description

The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to delete malicious files (such as .php) form the uploaded archive via the "Import Settings" feature, after its extraction. However, the extracted folders are not checked and it is possible to upload a zip which contained a directory with PHP file in it and then it is not removed from the disk. It is a bypass of CVE-2020-24948 which allows sending a PHP file via the "Import Settings" functionality to achieve Remote Code Execution.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 10.01% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Autoptimize
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/93edcc23-894a-46c2-84d2-407dcb64ba1e third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24376?
CVE-2021-24376 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24376?
To fix CVE-2021-24376, 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-2021-24376 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24376 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~10% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24376?
CVE-2021-24376 affects Unknown Autoptimize.
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