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CVE-2021-4225

8.8 · HIGH

The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.24 allows any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to upload files.

Published Apr 25, 2022CWE-434EPSS 1.72%

Overview

CVE-2021-4225 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 25, 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. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The SP Project & Document Manager WordPress plugin before 4.24 allows any authenticated users, such as subscribers, to upload files. The plugin attempts to prevent PHP and other similar files that could be executed on the server from being uploaded by checking the file extension. It was discovered that on Windows servers, the security checks in place were insufficient, enabling bad actors to potentially upload backdoors on vulnerable sites.

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/pang0lin/CVEproject/blob/main/wordpress_SP-Project_fileupload.mdRefwpscan.com/vulnerability/bd1083d1-edcc-482e-a8a9-c8b6c8d417bdGitHubgithub.com/pang0lin/CVEproject/blob/main/wordpress_SP-Project_fileupload.mdRefwpscan.com/vulnerability/bd1083d1-edcc-482e-a8a9-c8b6c8d417bd

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-4225?

CVE-2021-4225 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 25, 2022 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2021-4225?

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-2021-4225?

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-2021-4225?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2021-4225 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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