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CVE-2021-24224

8.8 · HIGH

The EFBP_verify_upload_file AJAX action of the Easy Form Builder WordPress plugin through 1.0, available to authenticated users, does not have any security in place to verify uploaded files, allowi…

Published Apr 12, 2021CWE-434EPSS 1.91%

Overview

CVE-2021-24224 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The EFBP_verify_upload_file AJAX action of the Easy Form Builder WordPress plugin through 1.0, available to authenticated users, does not have any security in place to verify uploaded files, allowing low privilege users to upload arbitrary files, leading to RCE.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

GitHubgithub.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/e4c33529b20fa70e3a764ff9b1125839fb9900b5/Easy%20Form%20Builder.mdRefwpscan.com/vulnerability/ed0c054b-54bf-4df8-9015-c76704c93484GitHubgithub.com/jinhuang1102/CVE-ID-Reports/blob/e4c33529b20fa70e3a764ff9b1125839fb9900b5/Easy%20Form%20Builder.mdRefwpscan.com/vulnerability/ed0c054b-54bf-4df8-9015-c76704c93484

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24224?

CVE-2021-24224 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2021 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-24224?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-24224?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2021-24224?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-24224 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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