Arbitrary file upload in Modern Events Calendar Lite WordPress plugin



| Updated: 2022-09-03
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2021-24145
CWE-ID CWE-434
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available.
Vulnerable software
 Modern Events Calendar Lite
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor Webnus Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Arbitrary file upload

EUVDB-ID: #VU66954

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:A/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-24145

CWE-ID: CWE-434 - Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

Exploit availability: Yes

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote user to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of content-type when processing files uploads. A remote website administrator can upload an arbitrary PHP file by setting its content-type to "text/csv" and execute it on the server.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Modern Events Calendar Lite: 3.1.1 - 5.16.2

CPE2.3 External links

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f42cc26b-9aab-4824-8168-b5b8571d1610
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163346/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-5.16.2-Shell-Upload.html
https://packetstormsecurity.com/files/163672/WordPress-Modern-Events-Calendar-Remote-Code-Execution.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, a fully functional exploit for this vulnerability is available.



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