Theme Editor Plugin up to 2.5 on WordPress /etc/passwd download_file File file access

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Theme Editor Plugin up to 2.5 on WordPress and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function download_file of the file /etc/passwd. Executing a manipulation of the argument File can lead to file access. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2021-24154. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Theme Editor Plugin up to 2.5 on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects the function download_file of the file /etc/passwd. The manipulation of the argument file with an unknown input leads to a file access vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-552. The product makes files or directories accessible to unauthorized actors, even though they should not be. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality.

The weakness was shared 04/06/2021. The advisory is available at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24154. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. This vulnerability is assigned to T1083 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

Upgrading to version 2.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

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CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.6

VulDB Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Temp Score: 2.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: File access
CWE: CWE-552 / CWE-425
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Theme Editor Plugin 2.6

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
04/06/2021 +81 days 🔍
04/06/2021 +0 days 🔍
04/10/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-24154 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24154
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-172414

Entryinfo

Created: 04/06/2021 09:23
Updated: 04/10/2021 10:10
Changes: 04/06/2021 09:23 (41), 04/10/2021 10:10 (6)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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