CVE-2021-24491

Public Exploit
Fileviewer <= 2.2 - Arbitrary File Upload/Deletion via CSRF

Description

The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator delete and upload arbitrary files via a CSRF attack

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.23%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Fileviewer
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddd37827-f4c1-4806-8846-d06d9fbf23dd third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24491?
CVE-2021-24491 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24491?
To fix CVE-2021-24491, 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-2021-24491 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24491 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-2021-24491?
CVE-2021-24491 affects Unknown Fileviewer.
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