CVE-2021-24644

Public Exploit

Images to WebP < 1.9 - Authenticated Local File Inclusion

Description

The Images to WebP WordPress plugin before 1.9 does not validate or sanitise the tab parameter before passing it to the include() function, which could lead to a Local File Inclusion issue

References

Link	Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5a363eeb-9510-4535-97e2-9dfd3b10d511	third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24644?: CVE-2021-24644 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24644?: To fix CVE-2021-24644, 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-2021-24644 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2021-24644 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24644?: CVE-2021-24644 affects Unknown Images to WebP.

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Description

Category

CWE-22 – Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')

References

Frequently Asked Questions