CVE-2021-38360

wp-publications <= 0.0 Local File Include

Published Sep 10, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.3 High EPSS 2.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Uninstall plugin from WordPress site.

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-24813 The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'yes', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'partial'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Mar 31, 2025, 6:22 PM
Reserved
Aug 9, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 10, 2021, 2:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:01 AM