CVE-2021-38360
CVE-2021-38360 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wp-publications Project Wp-publications with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3. 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-829.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.3)
- CVSS v2: 7.5
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-829
- Affected product: Wp-publications Project Wp-publications
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-38360?
- The wp-publications WordPress plugin is vulnerable to restrictive local file inclusion via the Q_FILE parameter found in the ~/bibtexbrowser.php file which allows attackers to include local zip files and achieve remote code execution, in versions up to and including 0.0.
- How severe is CVE-2021-38360?
- CVE-2021-38360 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.3, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2021-38360 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-38360?
- CVE-2021-38360 affects Wp-publications Project Wp-publications. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-38360?
- 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-2021-38360 published?
- CVE-2021-38360 was published on 2021-09-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-publications/trunk/bibtexbrowser.php?rev=1830330#L49
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-38360
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:wp-publications_project:wp-publications:-:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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