PT-2021-16176 · WordPress · The Simple Schools Staff Directory

Chuang Li · Published 2021-09-20 · Updated 2021-10-01 · CVE-2021-24663

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.2

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin versions 1.1 and earlier

Description The issue allows high-privilege users, such as admins, to upload arbitrary files, including PHP files, by not validating uploaded logo pictures to ensure they are indeed images. This can lead to remote code execution (RCE).

Recommendations For The Simple Schools Staff Directory WordPress plugin versions 1.1 and earlier, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Exploit

RCE

Unrestricted File Upload

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Related Identifiers

CVE-2021-24663

Affected Products

The Simple Schools Staff Directory

References · 4

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/8b5b5b57-50c5-4cd8-9171-168c3e9df46a · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2021-24663 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2021-24663 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cibsecurity/29083 · Telegram Post