CVE-2021-24761
CVE-2021-24761 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer 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: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (47th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-24761?
- The Error Log Viewer WordPress plugin before 1.1.2 does not perform nonce check when deleting a log file and does not have path traversal prevention, which could allow attackers to make a logged in admin delete arbitrary text files on the web server.
- How severe is CVE-2021-24761?
- CVE-2021-24761 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-24761 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (47th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-24761?
- CVE-2021-24761 affects Bestwebsoft Error Log Viewer. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-24761?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2021-24761 published?
- CVE-2021-24761 was published on 2022-02-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:bestwebsoft:error_log_viewer:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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