CVE-2021-24761

Public Exploit
Error Log Viewer < 1.1.2 - Arbitrary Text File Deletion via CSRF

Description

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.27%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/c14e1ba6-fc00-4150-b541-0d6740fee4d2 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24761?
CVE-2021-24761 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24761?
To fix CVE-2021-24761, 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-2021-24761 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24761 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-2021-24761?
CVE-2021-24761 affects Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft.
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