CVE-2021-4382

8.8 HIGH
Published: June 07, 2023 Modified: April 08, 2026
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Description

The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693
Source: security@wordfence.com
Release Notes
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42a
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-recently-multiple-vulnerabilities-3-0-4/
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8297149-2de3-4e49-80f9-6ea59dea6bce?source=cve
Source: security@wordfence.com
Third Party Advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Release Notes
https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42a
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-recently-multiple-vulnerabilities-3-0-4/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8297149-2de3-4e49-80f9-6ea59dea6bce?source=cve
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
10.6%
93th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-434 CWE-434

Affected Vendors

recently_project

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