Path Traversal in Iptanus Wordpress_file_upload

CVE-2021-24962

The WordPress File Upload Free and Pro WordPress plugins before 4.16.3 allow users with a role as low as Contributor to perform path traversal via a shortcode argument, which can then be used to upload a PHP code disguised as an image insi…

Vulnerability class: Path Traversal (Directory Traversal)

EPSS: 0.028 (85.2th 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

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24962?
CVE-2021-24962 is a high-severity vulnerability in Iptanus Wordpress_file_upload, classified under Path Traversal. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2022-03-28.
How severe is CVE-2021-24962?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2021-24962 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.