CVE-2021-24377

Public Exploit
Autoptimize < 2.7.8 - Race Condition leading to RCE

Description

The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to remove potential malicious files from the extracted archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature, however this is not sufficient to protect against RCE as a race condition can be achieved in between the moment the file is extracted on the disk but not yet removed. It is a bypass of CVE-2020-24948.

Category

8.1
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.48%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Autoptimize
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/85c0a564-2e56-413d-bc3a-1039343207e4 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24377?
CVE-2021-24377 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24377?
To fix CVE-2021-24377, 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-2021-24377 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24377 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-2021-24377?
CVE-2021-24377 affects Unknown Autoptimize.
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