CVE-2021-42362

WordPress Popular Posts <= 5.3.2 Authenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Published Nov 17, 2021 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 79.8% KEV · Not listed
Description
The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for attackers with contributor level access and above to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 5.3.2.

Remediation

Vendor Solution

Update to version 5.3.3 or newer.

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Type Values Removed Values Added
Description The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for attackers with contributor level access and above to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 5.3.2. The WordPress Popular Posts WordPress plugin is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient input file type validation found in the ~/src/Image.php file which makes it possible for attackers with contributor level access and above to upload malicious files that can be used to obtain remote code execution, in versions up to and including 5.3.2.
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 6:45 PM
Reserved
Oct 14, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 17, 2021, 6:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:09 AM