CVE-2021-4382

Recently <= 3.0.4 - Arbitrary File Upload to Remote Code Exectution

Published Jun 7, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 1.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-34209 The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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Metrics ssvc

{'options': {'Automatable': 'no', 'Exploitation': 'none', 'Technical Impact': 'total'}, 'version': '2.0.3'}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
Wordfence
Published
Updated
Apr 8, 2026, 5:33 PM
Reserved
Jun 6, 2023, 1:40 PM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 7, 2023, 2:15 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:19 AM