Vulnerability · Published Apr 5, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24209WP Super Cache < 1.7.2 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE)
High 7.2
In plain English
A high-severity security flaw in WP Super Cache from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 27.7% (higher than 98% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)7.2High
Exploit odds (30 days)27.7%top 1.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | WP Super Cache | 0 – before 1.7.2 |
References
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/733d8a02-0d44-4b78-bbb2-37e447acd2f3 exploit, vdb-entry, technical-description
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2496238/wp-super-cache patch