CVE-2021-39312
CVE-2021-39312 is a high-severity vulnerability in Trueranker True Ranker with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 78% places it in the 100th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-22.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 78% (100th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-22
- Affected product: Trueranker True Ranker
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The True Ranker plugin <= 2.2.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be accessed via the src parameter found in the ~/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.php file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-39312?
- The True Ranker plugin <= 2.2.2 for WordPress allows arbitrary files, including sensitive configuration files such as wp-config.php, to be accessed via the src parameter found in the ~/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.php file.
- How severe is CVE-2021-39312?
- CVE-2021-39312 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2021-39312 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 78% (100th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-39312?
- CVE-2021-39312 affects Trueranker True Ranker. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-39312?
- 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-2021-39312 published?
- CVE-2021-39312 was published on 2021-12-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/165434/WordPress-The-True-Ranker-2.2.2-Arbitrary-File-Read.html
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/seo-local-rank/tags/2.2.2/admin/vendor/datatables/examples/resources/examples.php
- https://www.wordfence.com/vulnerability-advisories/#CVE-2021-39312
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:trueranker:true_ranker:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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