CVE-2021-20714
CVE-2021-20714 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (84th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in WP Fastest Cache versions prior to 0.9.1.7 allows a remote attacker with administrator privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server via unspecified vectors.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-20714?
- Directory traversal vulnerability in WP Fastest Cache versions prior to 0.9.1.7 allows a remote attacker with administrator privileges to delete arbitrary files on the server via unspecified vectors.
- How severe is CVE-2021-20714?
- CVE-2021-20714 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-20714 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (84th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-20714?
- CVE-2021-20714 affects Wpfastestcache Wp Fastest Cache. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-20714?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-20714 published?
- CVE-2021-20714 was published on 2021-04-27 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://jvn.jp/en/jp/JVN35240327/index.html
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-fastest-cache/
- https://www.wpfastestcache.com/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wpfastestcache:wp_fastest_cache:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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