CVE-2021-24491 Fileviewer <= 2.2 - Arbitrary File Upload/Deletion via CSRF
Attackers can trick administrators into uploading or deleting arbitrary files via CSRF, potentially leading to code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-24491?
CVE-2021-24491 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Fileviewer, published on 13 Sep 2021. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator delete and upload arbitrary files via a CSRF attack
Weakness: CWE-352
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24491?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Fileviewer Project Fileviewer.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24491?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24491 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-24491 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24491 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cmgq-6hm8-g996.