CVE-2021-24825

Public Exploit
Custom Content Shortcode < 4.0.2 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Access / LFI

Description

The Custom Content Shortcode WordPress plugin before 4.0.2 does not validate the data passed to its load shortcode, which could allow Contributor+ (v < 4.0.1) or Admin+ (v < 4.0.2) users to display arbitrary files from the filesystem (such as logs, .htaccess etc), as well as perform Local File Inclusion attacks as PHP files will be executed. Please note that such attack is still possible by admin+ in single site blogs by default (but won't be when either the unfiltered_html or file_edit is disallowed)

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.07%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Custom Content Shortcode
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/be9d6f82-c972-459a-bacf-65b3dfb11a09 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24825?
CVE-2021-24825 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24825?
To fix CVE-2021-24825, 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-2021-24825 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24825 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-2021-24825?
CVE-2021-24825 affects Unknown Custom Content Shortcode.
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