Vulnerability · Published Jun 1, 2021 · Assigned by WPScan
CVE-2021-24311External Media < 1.0.34 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity unrestricted file upload in External Media from Unknown. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 1.8% (higher than 78% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS NVD)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)1.8%top 21.7% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsnot in CISA KEV
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
The wp_ajax_upload-remote-file AJAX action of the External Media WordPress plugin before 1.0.34 was vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads via any authenticated users.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | External Media | 1.0.34 – before 1.0.34 |
Weakness: CWE-434