CVE-2021-24499: Workreap theme < 2.2.2 - Unauthenticated Upload Leading to Remote Code Execution

Published Aug 9, 2021
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Updated

The Workreap WordPress theme before 2.2.2 AJAX actions workreapawardtempfileuploader and workreaptempfileuploader did not perform nonce checks, or validate that the request is from a valid user in any other way. The endpoints allowed for uploading arbitrary files to the uploads/workreap-temp directory. Uploaded files were neither sanitized nor validated, allowing an unauthenticated visitor to upload executable code such as php scripts.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Amentotech Workreap Wordpress<2.2.2

Event History

Aug 9, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24499?

The severity of CVE-2021-24499 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 9.8.

2

How can I mitigate CVE-2021-24499 vulnerability?

To mitigate CVE-2021-24499, update the Workreap WordPress theme to version 2.2.2 or later, which includes nonce checks and validation for requests from valid users.

3

What are the affected software versions of CVE-2021-24499?

The affected software version of CVE-2021-24499 is Workreap WordPress theme up to version 2.2.2.

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