8.8
CWE
352
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2021-25051: Modal Window < 5.2.2 - RFI leading to RCE via CSRF

First published: Mon Jan 10 2022(Updated: )

The Modal Window WordPress plugin before 5.2.2 within the wow-company admin menu page allows to include() arbitrary file with PHP extension (as well as with data:// or http:// protocols), thus leading to CSRF RCE.

Credit: contact@wpscan.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Wow-company Modal Window<5.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this security issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this security issue is CVE-2021-25051.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2021-25051?

    The severity of CVE-2021-25051 is high.

  • What is the affected software for CVE-2021-25051?

    The affected software for CVE-2021-25051 is the Modal Window WordPress plugin before version 5.2.2 by Wow-company.

  • What is the vulnerability description for CVE-2021-25051?

    CVE-2021-25051 is a vulnerability in the Modal Window WordPress plugin before version 5.2.2 which allows for inclusion of arbitrary PHP files, leading to CSRF RCE.

  • Are there any references related to CVE-2021-25051?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2021-25051 at the following references: [1] https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2641645/modal-window, [2] https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/566ff8dc-f820-412b-b2d3-fa789bce528e

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