Arbitrary file upload in External Media Project
CVE-2021-24311
The wp_ajax_upload-remote-file AJAX action of the External Media WordPress plugin before 1.0.34 was vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via any authenticated users.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.018 (76.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- External_media_project External_media
- Unknown External Media — versions 1.0.34
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- contact@wpscan.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- contact@wpscan.com (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24311?
- CVE-2021-24311 is a high-severity vulnerability in External Media Project, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2021-06-01.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24311?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2021-24311 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.