CVE-2021-25051

Public Exploit
Modal Window < 5.2.2 - RFI leading to RCE via CSRF

Description

The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading to CSRF RCE.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.11%
Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory wpscan.com
Affected: Unknown Modal Window – create popup modal window
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566ff8dc-f820-412b-b2d3-fa789bce528e third party advisory exploit
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2641645/modal-window third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25051?
CVE-2021-25051 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-25051?
To fix CVE-2021-25051, 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-2021-25051 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-25051 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-2021-25051?
CVE-2021-25051 affects Unknown Modal Window – create popup modal window.
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