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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2021-24154

The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web s...

Vulnerability Description

The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web server, such as /etc/passwd

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
HIGH
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
NONE
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
ThemeeditorTheme Editor< 2.6

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-552

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24154?

CVE-2021-24154 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Theme Editor WordPress plugin before 2.6 did not validate the GET file parameter before passing it to the download_file() function, allowing administrators to download arbitrary files on the web s...

How severe is CVE-2021-24154?

CVE-2021-24154 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24154?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Themeeditor Theme Editor.