CVE-2021-24145: Modern Events Calendar Lite < 5.16.5 - Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload leading to RCE

Published Mar 18, 2021
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Updated

Arbitrary file upload in the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5, did not properly check the imported file, allowing PHP ones to be uploaded by administrator by using the 'text/csv' content-type in the request.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Webnus Modern Events Calendar Lite Wordpress<5.16.5

Event History

Mar 18, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:57 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:57 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2021-24145.

2

What is the severity rating of CVE-2021-24145?

CVE-2021-24145 has a severity rating of 7.2 (high).

3

What is the affected software?

The affected software is the Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin, versions before 5.16.5.

4

How does the vulnerability in CVE-2021-24145 work?

The vulnerability allows an administrator to upload PHP files by using the 'text/csv' content-type in the request, bypassing proper file checks.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24145?

You can find more information about CVE-2021-24145 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163346/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-5.16.2-Shell-Upload.html), [Reference 2](http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163672/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-Remote-Code-Execution.html), [Reference 3](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f42cc26b-9aab-4824-8168-b5b8571d1610).

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