VDB-179848 · CVE-2021-24430 · GCVE-0-2021-24430

PageSpeed Optimization Suite Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress PHP File code injection

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in PageSpeed Optimization Suite Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress and classified as critical. This impacts an unknown function of the component PHP File Handler. Executing a manipulation can lead to code injection. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2021-24430. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. It is suggested to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in PageSpeed Optimization Suite Plugin up to 4.1.x on WordPress (WordPress Plugin). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component PHP File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was presented 08/02/2021. The advisory is shared for download at wpscan.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2021-24430. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The MITRE ATT&CK project declares the attack technique as T1059.

Upgrading to version 4.2.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

WordPress Plugin

Name

PageSpeed Optimization Suite Plugin

Version

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

CVSSv4info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.0

VulDB Base Score: 6.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.0
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Code injection
CWE: CWE-94 / CWE-74 / CWE-707
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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: PageSpeed Optimization Suite Plugin 4.2.0

Timelineinfo

01/14/2021 🔍
08/02/2021 +199 days 🔍
08/02/2021 +0 days 🔍
08/06/2021 +4 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wpscan.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2021-24430 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-24430
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-179848

Entryinfo

Created: 08/02/2021 16:37
Updated: 08/06/2021 10:34
Changes: 08/02/2021 16:37 (39), 08/06/2021 10:34 (2)
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