CVE-2021-24248: Business Directory Plugin < 5.11.1 - Authenticated PHP4 Upload to RCE

Published May 5, 2021
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Updated

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE

Other sources

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE

Affected Software

1 affected component
Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories Wordpress<5.11.1

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-2021-24248?

CVE-2021-24248 has been classified with a high severity level due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24248?

To mitigate CVE-2021-24248, update the Business Directory Plugin to version 5.11.1 or later.

3

What does CVE-2021-24248 exploit?

CVE-2021-24248 exploits improper file checks when importing files, allowing potentially dangerous file types to be uploaded.

4

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24248?

Any WordPress site using the Business Directory Plugin prior to version 5.11.1 is affected by CVE-2021-24248.

5

What kind of attack can CVE-2021-24248 lead to?

CVE-2021-24248 can lead to a remote code execution attack, allowing attackers to execute malicious code on the server.

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