CVE-2021-39312

HIGH EXPLOITED NUCLEI

True Ranker <= 2.2.2 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Read via src Parameter

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2021-39312 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by VulnCheck KEV). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Liad Levy. A Nuclei detection template is also available.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an arbitrary file read vulnerability in The True Ranker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.2.2) by sending a crafted POST request to a vulnerable endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files like wp-config.php.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC
by Liad Levy · pythonwebappsphp
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/50624

This exploit leverages an arbitrary file read vulnerability in The True Ranker WordPress plugin (versions <= 2.2.2) by sending a crafted POST request to a vulnerable endpoint, allowing unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive files like wp-config.php.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Trivial
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WordPress Plugin The True Ranker <= 2.2.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Target running vulnerable version of The True Ranker plugin · Network access to the WordPress site
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

Nuclei Templates (1)

WordPress True Ranker <2.2.4 - Local File Inclusion
HIGHby DhiyaneshDK

Scores

CVSS v3 7.5
EPSS 0.7843
EPSS Percentile 99.5%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

CISA SSVC

Vulnrichment
Exploitation none
Automatable yes
Technical Impact partial

Details

VulnCheck KEV 2025-06-03
CWE
CWE-22
Status published
Products (1)
trueranker/true_ranker < 2.2.2
Published Dec 14, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026