CVE-2021-25052: Button Generator < 2.3.3 - RFI leading to RCE via CSRF

Published Jan 10, 2022
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Updated

The Button Generator WordPress plugin before 2.3.3 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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Wow-Company Button Generator WordPress<2.3.3

Event History

Jan 10, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:30 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:30 PM
DescriptionWeakness
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2021-25052?

CVE-2021-25052 is a vulnerability in the Button Generator WordPress plugin before version 2.3.3.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2021-25052?

The severity of CVE-2021-25052 is high.

3

How does CVE-2021-25052 work?

CVE-2021-25052 allows an attacker to include arbitrary PHP files using the admin menu page of the Button Generator plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution (RCE) via CSRF.

4

What software is affected by CVE-2021-25052?

The Wow-company Button Generator plugin for WordPress versions up to and excluding 2.3.3 is affected by CVE-2021-25052.

5

How can CVE-2021-25052 be fixed?

To fix CVE-2021-25052, it is recommended to update the Button Generator plugin to version 2.3.3 or later.

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