Vulnerability Description
In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into uploading a zip archive containing malicious PHP files. The attacker could then access those files to achieve remote code execution and further infect the targeted site.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Expresstech | Responsive Menu | < 4.0.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efca27e0-bdb6-4497-8330-081f909d6933Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-respoExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/efca27e0-bdb6-4497-8330-081f909d6933Third Party Advisory
- https://www.wordfence.com/blog/2021/02/multiple-vulnerabilities-patched-in-respoExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2021-24161?
CVE-2021-24161 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, attackers could craft a request and trick an administrator into uploading a zip archive containing malicious PHP files. The attacke...
How severe is CVE-2021-24161?
CVE-2021-24161 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2021-24161?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Expresstech Responsive Menu.