CVE-2021-24966
Error Log Viewer Plugin <= 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Clearing
4.9CVSSMEDIUM
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Description
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
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAttack VectorNetwork
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:NUser InteractionNone
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:HIntegrityHigh
A:NAvailabilityNone
Weaknesses
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Exploitability
1 exploit source identified
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Timeline
Published
Mar 14, 2022
Last Updated
Nov 21, 2024
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