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CVE-2021-4096

8.8 · HIGH

The Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the FPD_Admin_Import class that makes it possible for attackers to upload malicious files that could…

Published Apr 19, 2022CWE-352EPSS 0.60%

Overview

CVE-2021-4096 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2022 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. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The Fancy Product Designer plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery via the FPD_Admin_Import class that makes it possible for attackers to upload malicious files that could be used to gain webshell access to a server in versions up to, and including, 4.7.5.

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4096?

CVE-2021-4096 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 19, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-4096?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2021-4096?

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-2021-4096?

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