CVE-2021-24179: Business Directory Plugin < 5.11 - Arbitrary File Upload to RCE

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11 suffered from a Cross-Site Request Forgery issue, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator import files. As the plugin also did not validate uploaded files, it could lead to RCE.

Other sources

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11 suffered from a Cross-Site Request Forgery issue, allowing an attacker to make a logged in administrator import files. As the plugin also did not validate uploaded files, it could lead to RCE.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories Wordpress<5.11

Event History

May 5, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:39 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:39 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24179?

CVE-2021-24179 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24179?

To fix CVE-2021-24179, update the Business Directory Plugin to version 5.11 or later.

3

What types of attacks can CVE-2021-24179 facilitate?

CVE-2021-24179 can facilitate Cross-Site Request Forgery attacks and exploit file upload vulnerabilities leading to remote code execution.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24179?

Anyone using the Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories for WordPress versions before 5.11 is affected by CVE-2021-24179.

5

What should I do if I cannot update to fix CVE-2021-24179?

If you cannot update to fix CVE-2021-24179, you should disable the plugin and seek alternative solutions or plugins.

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