RCE in Automattic Wp_super_cache
CVE-2021-24209
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct…
Vulnerability class: RCE (Remote Code Execution)
EPSS: 0.238 (97.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Automattic Wp_super_cache
- Unknown Wp Super Cache — versions 0
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, technical-description, Third Party Advisory, exploit, vdb-entry)
- contact@wpscan.com (Patch, Third Party Advisory, patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24209?
- CVE-2021-24209 is a high-severity vulnerability in Automattic Wp_super_cache, classified under Code Injection. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2021-04-05.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24209?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24209 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.