CVE-2021-24378

Autoptimize < 2.7.8 - Authenticated Stored XSS via File Upload

Published Jun 21, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 4.8 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 does not check for malicious files such as .html in the archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature. As a result, it is possible for a high privilege user to upload a malicious file containing JavaScript code inside an archive which will execute when a victim visits index.html inside the plugin directory.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11290 The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 does not check for malicious files such as .html in the archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature. As a result, it is possible for a high privilege user to upload a malicious file containing JavaScript code inside an archive which will execute when a victim visits index.html inside the plugin directory.
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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