CVE-2021-39352

Public Exploit
Catch Themes Demo Import <= 1.7 Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the import functionality found in the ~/inc/CatchThemesDemoImport.php file, in versions up to and including 1.7, due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for an attacker with administrative privileges to upload malicious files that can be used to achieve remote code execution.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to version 1.7 or newer.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 83.37% Top 5%
Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory packetstormsecurity.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory github.com Third-Party Advisory wordpress.org Third-Party Advisory exploit-db.com Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: Catch Themes Demo Import Catch Themes Demo Import
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39352 third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2617555/catch-themes-demo-import/trunk/inc/CatchThemesDemoImport.php third party advisory patch
https://github.com/BigTiger2020/word-press/blob/main/Catch%20Themes%20Demo%20Import.md third party advisory exploit
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165207/WordPress-Catch-Themes-Demo-Import-1.6.1-Shell-Upload.html exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165463/WordPress-Catch-Themes-Demo-Import-Shell-Upload.html vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/Hacker5preme/Exploits/tree/main/Wordpress/CVE-2021-39352 third party advisory exploit
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50580 exploit vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2021-39352?
CVE-2021-39352 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2021-39352?
To fix CVE-2021-39352: Update to version 1.7 or newer.
Is CVE-2021-39352 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2021-39352 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~83% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2021-39352?
CVE-2021-39352 affects Catch Themes Demo Import Catch Themes Demo Import.
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