CVE-2021-24663

Public Exploit
Simple School Staff Directory <= 1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin through 1.1 does not validate uploaded logo pictures to ensure that are indeed images, allowing high privilege users such as admin to upload arbitrary file like PHP, leading to RCE

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.88% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Simple Schools Staff Directory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8b5b5b57-50c5-4cd8-9171-168c3e9df46a third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24663?
CVE-2021-24663 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24663?
To fix CVE-2021-24663, 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-2021-24663 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24663 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-2021-24663?
CVE-2021-24663 affects Unknown Simple Schools Staff Directory.
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