What is the CVSS score of CVE-2021-24721?

CVE-2021-24721 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.5 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2021-24721?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2021-24721. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.9%.

PHP CVE-2021-24721

MEDIUM

Code Injection (CWE-94)

2021-11-08 contact@wpscan.com

WordPress RCE PHP Code Injection Loco Translate

6.5

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

6.5 MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

High

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Nov 08, 2021 - 18:15 nvd

MEDIUM 6.5

DescriptionNVD

The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations.

AnalysisAI

The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users. Rated medium severity (CVSS 6.5), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available and no vendor patch available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), which allows attackers to inject and execute arbitrary code within the application. The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations. Affected products include: Loco Translate Project Loco Translate. Version information: before 2.5.4.

RemediationAI

No vendor patch is available at time of analysis. Monitor vendor advisories for updates. Never evaluate user-controlled input as code. Use sandboxing, disable dangerous functions, apply strict input validation.