CVE-2021-4330
CVE-2021-4330 is a high-severity vulnerability in Envato Envato Elements with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. 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 8.8)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (71st percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-434
- Affected product: Envato Envato Elements
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The Envato Elements & Download and Template Kit – Import plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient validation of file type upon extracting uploaded Zip files in the installFreeTemplateKit and uploadTemplateKitZipFile functions. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor-lever permissions and above to upload arbitrary files and potentially gain remote code execution in versions up to and including 1.0.13 of Template Kit – Import and versions up to and including 2.0.10 of Envato Elements & Download.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2021-4330?
- The Envato Elements & Download and Template Kit – Import plugins for WordPress are vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient validation of file type upon extracting uploaded Zip files in the installFreeTemplateKit and uploadTemplateKitZipFile functions. This makes it possible for attackers with contributor-lever permissions and above to upload arbitrary files and potentially gain remote code execution in versions up to and including 1.0.13 of Template Kit – Import and versions up to and including 2.0.10 of Envato Elements & Download.
- How severe is CVE-2021-4330?
- CVE-2021-4330 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2021-4330 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (71st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2021-4330?
- CVE-2021-4330 primarily affects Envato Envato Elements. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2021-4330?
- 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-2021-4330 published?
- CVE-2021-4330 was published on 2023-03-07 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=2617529%40envato-elements&new=2617529%40envato-elements&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68fe17e2-d5ab-4ebd-a5c6-d65cea327abd?source=cve
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/68fe17e2-d5ab-4ebd-a5c6-d65cea327abd
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:envato:envato_elements:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:envato:template_kit_-_import:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*
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