CVE-2021-24947
RVM - Responsive Vector Maps < 6.4.2 - Subscriber+ Arbitrary File Read
Record summary
CVE-2021-24947 has a selected CVSS score of 6.5 (medium); EIP currently links 1 Nuclei template.
Description
The RVM WordPress plugin before 6.4.2 does not have proper authorisation, CSRF checks and validation of the rvm_upload_regions_file_path parameter in the rvm_import_regions AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user, such as subscriber, to read arbitrary files on the web server
Exploitation context
Available material
- Nuclei templates
- 1
Affected products and versions
1| Product | Source | Version range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
RVM – Responsive Vector Maps | CVE List | 6.4.2 to < 6.4.2 | affected |
Nuclei templates
1ProjectDiscoveryMEDIUMWordPress Responsive Vector Maps < 6.4.2 - Arbitrary File ReadCVSS 6.5
WordPress Responsive Vector Maps < 6.4.2 contains an arbitrary file read vulnerability because the plugin does not have proper authorization and validation of the rvm_upload_regions_file_path parameter in the rvm_import_regions AJAX action, allowing any authenticated user to read arbitrary files on the web server.
Impact
An attacker can read sensitive files on the server, potentially leading to unauthorized access or exposure of sensitive information.
Remediation
Update WordPress Responsive Vector Maps plugin to version 6.4.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
Source: ProjectDiscovery