Vulnerability · Published Mar 18, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24123PowerPress < 8.3.8 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity unrestricted file upload in PowerPress from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.6% (higher than 77% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.6%top 23.4% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Arbitrary file upload in the PowerPress WordPress plugin, versions before 8.3.8, did not verify some of the uploaded feed images (such as the ones from Podcast Artwork section), allowing high privilege accounts (admin+) being able to upload arbitrary files, such as php, leading to RCE.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | PowerPress | 8.3.8 – before 8.3.8 |
Weakness: CWE-434