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MEDIUM · 4.9

CVE-2021-24966

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outsi...

Vulnerability Description

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outside of the blog folder

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
BestwebsoftError Log Viewer<= 1.1.1

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-73

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2021-24966?

CVE-2021-24966 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outsi...

How severe is CVE-2021-24966?

CVE-2021-24966 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-2021-24966?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer.