CVE-2021-24378
Medium
Description
The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 does not check for malicious files such as .html in the archive uploaded via the 'Import Settings' feature. As a result, it is possible for a high privilege user to upload a malicious file containing JavaScript code inside an archive which will execute when a victim visits index.html inside the plugin directory.
SeverityMedium
CVSS4.8
Exploit probability—
Product
Autoptimize
PublishedJun 21, 2021
First seenJun 21, 2021
Weakness typeCWE-79Cross-site scripting (XSS)
How to fix
Update
- autoptimize autoptimize2.7.8 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| autoptimize autoptimize | v < 2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
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