CVE-2021-4382 Recently <= 3.0.4 - Arbitrary File Upload to Remote Code Exectution
Authenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files via the Recently plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution on the server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2021-4382?
CVE-2021-4382 is a high-severity vulnerability in hcabrera Recently, published on 7 Jun 2023. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-4382?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Recently Project Recently.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4382?
No fix has been published for CVE-2021-4382 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2021-4382 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2021-4382 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xrc5-wm9f-xf92.