CVE-2021-24279: Redirection for Contact Form 7 < 2.3.4 - Authenticated Arbitrary Plugin Installation

Published May 14, 2021
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Updated

In the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin before 2.3.4, low level users, such as subscribers, could use the importfromdebug AJAX action to install any plugin from the WordPress repository.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Querysol Redirection For Contact Form 7 Wordpress<2.3.4

Event History

May 14, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·11:38 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·11:38 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24279?

CVE-2021-24279 is considered a high severity vulnerability that allows low level users to install plugins.

2

How do I fix CVE-2021-24279?

To fix CVE-2021-24279, update the Redirection for Contact Form 7 plugin to version 2.3.4 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2021-24279?

CVE-2021-24279 affects users of the Redirection for Contact Form 7 WordPress plugin prior to version 2.3.4.

4

What are the implications of CVE-2021-24279?

The implications of CVE-2021-24279 include unauthorized plugin installation by low level users, potentially compromising site security.

5

Is there a known exploit for CVE-2021-24279?

While specific exploits may not be publicly available, the vulnerability enables low level users to execute unauthorized actions on affected sites.

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