CVE-2021-47933 WordPress MStore API 2.0.6 Arbitrary File Upload

Critical 9.3 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can upload malicious PHP files via the REST API to achieve remote code execution on the server.

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-2021-47933?

CVE-2021-47933 is a critical vulnerability in MStore API, published on 10 May 2026. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

WordPress MStore API 2.0.6 contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload malicious files by sending POST requests to the REST API endpoint. Attackers can upload PHP files with arbitrary names to the config_file endpoint to achieve remote code execution on the server.

Weakness: CWE-306

Which versions are affected by CVE-2021-47933?

How do I fix CVE-2021-47933?

No fix has been published for CVE-2021-47933 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2021-47933 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2021-47933 exists.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-5c3p-jrjh-vwpm.

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