CVE-2021-24966

Public Exploit
Error Log Viewer Plugin <= 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Clearing

Description

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outside of the blog folder

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 4.40% Top 15%
Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/166a4f88-4f0c-4bf4-b624-5e6a02e21fa0 third party advisory exploit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24966?
CVE-2021-24966 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-24966?
To fix CVE-2021-24966, 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-2021-24966 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-24966 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~4% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-24966?
CVE-2021-24966 affects Unknown Error Log Viewer by BestWebSoft.
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