CVE-2021-24209

WP Super Cache < 1.7.2 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE)

Published Apr 5, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 7.2 High EPSS 27.7% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11123 The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:21 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 5, 2021, 7:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:39 AM