CVE-2021-24222 WP-Curricul Vitea Free <= 6.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload to RCE

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the profile registration form, leading to remote code execution on the WordPress site.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2021-24222?

CVE-2021-24222 is a critical vulnerability in Unknown WP-Curriculo Vitae Free, published on 12 Apr 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WP-Curriculo Vitae Free WordPress plugin through 6.3 suffers from an arbitrary file upload issue in page where the [formCadastro] is embed. The form allows unauthenticated user to register and submit files for their profile picture as well as resume, without any file extension restriction, leading to RCE.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24222?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Williamluis Wp-Curriculo Vitae Free.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24222?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24222 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-24222 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24222 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-rm26-r3rv-hxpp.

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