CVE-2021-24761: Error Log Viewer < 1.1.2 - Arbitrary Text File Deletion via CSRF

Published Feb 1, 2022
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Updated

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer Wordpress<1.1.2

Event History

Feb 1, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:21 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:21 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-24761?

CVE-2021-24761 is a vulnerability in the Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before version 1.1.2 that allows attackers to delete arbitrary text files on the web server.

2

How severe is CVE-2021-24761?

CVE-2021-24761 has a severity rating of 6.5 (Medium).

3

How does CVE-2021-24761 affect Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer?

CVE-2021-24761 affects Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer version up to exclusive 1.1.2.

4

Is there a fix for CVE-2021-24761?

The fix for CVE-2021-24761 is to update the Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin to version 1.1.2 or higher.

5

What is the CWE classification for CVE-2021-24761?

CVE-2021-24761 has two CWE classifications: CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and CWE-352 (Cross-Site Request Forgery).

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