CVE-2021-24721
CVE-2021-24721 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Loco Translate Project Loco Translate 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-94.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (56th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-94
- Affected product: Loco Translate Project Loco Translate
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24721?
- The Loco Translate WordPress plugin before 2.5.4 mishandles data inputs which get saved to a file, which can be renamed to an extension ending in .php, resulting in authenticated "translator" users being able to inject PHP code into files ending with .php in web accessible locations.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24721?
- CVE-2021-24721 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24721 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (56th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24721?
- CVE-2021-24721 affects Loco Translate Project Loco Translate. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24721?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24721 published?
- CVE-2021-24721 was published on 2021-11-08 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:loco_translate_project:loco_translate:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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