CVE-2021-24684

Public Exploit
PDF Light Viewer < 1.4.12 - Authenticated Command Injection

Description

The WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin WordPress plugin before 1.4.12 allows users with Author roles to execute arbitrary OS command on the server via OS Command Injection when invoking Ghostscript.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 11.88% Top 10%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/b5295bf9-8cf6-416e-b215-074742a5fc63 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24684?
CVE-2021-24684 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24684?
To fix CVE-2021-24684, 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-2021-24684 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24684 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~12% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24684?
CVE-2021-24684 affects Unknown WordPress PDF Light Viewer Plugin.
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