HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2021-24253

The Classyfrieds WordPress plugin through 3.8 does not properly check the uploaded file when an authenticated user adds a listing, only checking the content-type in the request. This allows any authen...

Vulnerability Description

The Classyfrieds WordPress plugin through 3.8 does not properly check the uploaded file when an authenticated user adds a listing, only checking the content-type in the request. This allows any authenticated user to upload arbitrary PHP files via the Add Listing feature of the plugin, leading to RCE.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Classyfrieds ProjectClassyfrieds<= 3.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24253?

CVE-2021-24253 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Classyfrieds WordPress plugin through 3.8 does not properly check the uploaded file when an authenticated user adds a listing, only checking the content-type in the request. This allows any authen...

How severe is CVE-2021-24253?

CVE-2021-24253 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-2021-24253?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Classyfrieds Project Classyfrieds.