Vulnerability Details : CVE-2021-4382
The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2021-4382
- cpe:2.3:a:recently_project:recently:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2021-4382
0.44%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 75 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2021-4382
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.8
|
5.9
|
Wordfence |
CWE ids for CVE-2021-4382
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The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.Assigned by:
- nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
- security@wordfence.com (Secondary)
References for CVE-2021-4382
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https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42a
Just a moment...Third Party Advisory
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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8297149-2de3-4e49-80f9-6ea59dea6bce?source=cve
Recently <= 3.0.4 - Arbitrary File Upload to Remote Code ExectutionThird Party Advisory
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https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693
Changeset 2542693 – WordPress Plugin RepositoryRelease Notes
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https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-recently-multiple-vulnerabilities-3-0-4/
WordPress Plugin Recently Multiple Vulnerabilities (3.0.4) - Vulnerabilities - AcunetixThird Party Advisory
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