CVE-2021-24499

Public Exploit
Workreap theme < 2.2.2 - Unauthenticated Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution

Description

The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 AJAX actions workreap_award_temp_file_uploader and workreap_temp_file_uploader did not perform nonce checks, or validate that the request is from a valid user in any other way. The endpoints allowed for uploading arbitrary files to the uploads/workreap-temp directory. Uploaded files were neither sanitized nor validated, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to upload executable code such as php scripts.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 88.17% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory jetpack.com Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Workreap
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/74611d5f-afba-42ae-bc19-777cdf2808cb third party advisory exploit
https://jetpack.com/2021/07/07/multiple-vulnerabilities-in-workreap-theme/ third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172876/WordPress-Workreap-2.2.2-Shell-Upload.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24499?
CVE-2021-24499 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24499?
To fix CVE-2021-24499, 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-2021-24499 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24499 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~88% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24499?
CVE-2021-24499 affects Unknown Workreap.
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