CVE-2021-24377

Autoptimize < 2.7.8 - Race Condition leading to RCE

Published Jun 21, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.1 High EPSS 1.2% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to remove potential malicious files from the extracted archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature, however this is not sufficient to protect against RCE as a race condition can be achieved in between the moment the file is extracted on the disk but not yet removed. It is a bypass of CVE-2020-24948.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11289 The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to remove potential malicious files from the extracted archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature, however this is not sufficient to protect against RCE as a race condition can be achieved in between the moment the file is extracted on the disk but not yet removed. It is a bypass of CVE-2020-24948.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
WPScan
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 7:28 PM
Reserved
Jan 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 21, 2021, 8:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:39 AM