CWE
73
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-24966: Error Log Viewer Plugin <= 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Clearing

First published: Mon Mar 14 2022(Updated: )

The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through 1.1.1 does not validate the path of the log file to clear, allowing high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server, including those outside of the blog folder

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer Wordpress<=1.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2021-24966?

    CVE-2021-24966 is a vulnerability in the Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin through version 1.1.1 that allows high privilege users to clear arbitrary files on the web server.

  • How severe is CVE-2021-24966?

    CVE-2021-24966 has a severity rating of 4.9, which is considered medium.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2021-24966?

    The Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer plugin for WordPress versions up to 1.1.1 is affected by CVE-2021-24966.

  • How can I fix CVE-2021-24966?

    To fix CVE-2021-24966, update the Error Log Viewer plugin to version 1.1.2 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2021-24966?

    More information about CVE-2021-24966 can be found at this reference: https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/166a4f88-4f0c-4bf4-b624-5e6a02e21fa0

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