CVE-2021-24981: Directorist – Business Directory Plugin < 7.0.6.2 - CSRF to Remote File Upload

Published Dec 21, 2021
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Updated

The Directorist WordPress plugin before 7.0.6.2 was vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery to Remote File Upload leading to arbitrary PHP shell uploads in the wp-content/plugins directory.

Affected Software

1 affected component
wpWax Directorist Wordpress<7.0.6.2

Event History

Dec 21, 2021
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:45 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:45 AM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2021-24981.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-24981?

The severity of CVE-2021-24981 is high with a severity value of 7.5.

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2021-24981?

The affected software for CVE-2021-24981 is the Directorist WordPress plugin before version 7.0.6.2.

4

What is the description of CVE-2021-24981?

CVE-2021-24981 is a vulnerability in the Directorist WordPress plugin that allows for Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) attacks leading to remote file uploads, including arbitrary PHP shell uploads in the wp-content/plugins directory.

5

Are there any references for CVE-2021-24981?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-24981 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://blog.sucuri.net/2021/11/fake-ransomware-infection-spooks-website-owners.html) and [Reference 2](https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/4c45df6d-b3f6-49e5-8b1f-edd32a12d71c).

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