CVE-2021-24966

MediumPublished

Error Log Viewer Plugin <= 1.1.1 - Admin+ Arbitrary File Clearing

Published: Mar 14, 2022
Updated: Aug 3, 2024
Assigning CNA: WPScan
Evidence observed: Feb 16, 2022

Primary CVSS

4.9/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.1

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

EPSS probability estimate

5.2%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 92.4%
Model date: Oct 17, 2026

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Summary

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

Sources

WordPress Plugin Error Log Viewer 1.1.1 - Arbitrary File Clearing (Authenticated)Exploit
Ceylan BOZOĞULLARINDAN · php · Feb 16, 2022

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