How severe is CVE-2021-24248?

CVE-2021-24248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2021-24248 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2021-24248?

CVE-2021-24248 affects Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2021-24248?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2021-24248 published?

CVE-2021-24248 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2021-24248

CVE-2021-24248 is a high-severity vulnerability in Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2. 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-434.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.2)
CVSS v2: 6.5
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-434
Affected product: Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories
Published: 2021-05-06
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2021-24248?: The Business Directory Plugin – Easy Listing Directories for WordPress WordPress plugin before 5.11.1 did not properly check for imported files, forbidding certain extension via a blacklist approach, allowing administrator to import an archive with a .php4 inside for example, leading to RCE
How severe is CVE-2021-24248?: CVE-2021-24248 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.2, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2021-24248 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2021-24248?: CVE-2021-24248 affects Strategy11 Business Directory Plugin - Easy Listing Directories. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2021-24248?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2021-24248 published?: CVE-2021-24248 was published on 2021-05-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/ca886a34-cd2b-4032-9de1-8089b5cf3001

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:strategy11:business_directory_plugin_-_easy_listing_directories:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*

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