PT-2021-16014 · WordPress · Fileviewer

Jin Huang + 1 · Published 2021-09-13 · Updated 2021-09-23 · CVE-2021-24491

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Fileviewer WordPress plugin versions through 2.2

Description The issue concerns the lack of CSRF checks in the Fileviewer WordPress plugin, allowing attackers to perform actions such as uploading and deleting files on behalf of a logged-in administrator via a CSRF attack. This could lead to arbitrary file uploads and deletions.

Recommendations For Fileviewer WordPress plugin versions through 2.2, consider disabling file upload and delete functionality until a patch is available to add CSRF checks. Restrict access to file management features to minimize the risk of exploitation. Avoid using the plugin for sensitive file operations until the issue is resolved. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24491

Affected Products

Fileviewer

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ddd37827-f4c1-4806-8846-d06d9fbf23dd · Exploit
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24491 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24491 · Security Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/21342 · Telegram Post