CVE-2021-24981 Directorist – Business Directory Plugin < 7.0.6.2 - CSRF to Remote File Upload
Attackers can upload arbitrary PHP shells via CSRF, leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites using the Directorist plugin.
- 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-2021-24981?
CVE-2021-24981 is a high-severity vulnerability in Unknown Directorist – Business Directory Plugin, published on 21 Dec 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 Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.0.6.2 was vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Remote File Upload leading to arbitrary PHP shell uploads in the wp-content/plugins directory.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-24981?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Wpwax Directorist.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-24981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-24981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-24981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Unknown Directorist – Business Directory Plugin
- CVE-2023-1888 Directorist <= 7.5.4 - Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary User Password Reset to Privilege Escalation
- CVE-2025-1570 Auth bypass in Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
- CVE-2023-1889 Missing authorization in Directorist: AI-Powered Business Directory, Listings & Classified Ads
- CVE-2022-3961 Directorist < 7.4.4 - Subscriber+ Sensitive Information Disclosure
- CVE-2022-3930 Directorist < 7.4.2.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary User Password Update via IDOR
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g47h-745c-4p4f.