CVE-2021-39352 Catch Themes Demo Import <= 1.7 Admin+ Arbitrary File Upload

High 7.2 Published Updated

Administrators can upload malicious files via the import feature, leading to remote code execution on the WordPress site.

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

What is CVE-2021-39352?

CVE-2021-39352 is a high-severity vulnerability in Catch Themes Demo Import, published on 21 Oct 2021. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Catch Themes Demo Import WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via the import functionality found in the ~/inc/CatchThemesDemoImport.php file, in versions up to and including 1.7, due to insufficient file type validation. This makes it possible for an attacker with administrative privileges to upload malicious files that can be used to achieve remote code execution.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-39352?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Catchplugins Catch Themes Demo Import.

How do I fix CVE-2021-39352?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-39352 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-39352 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-39352 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p6rq-prcm-f9fw.

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