CVE-2021-4443
published 2024-10-16CVE-2021-4443: The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 via the compiler_save AJAX…
PriorityP181critical9.8CVSS 3.1
AVNACLPRNUINSUCHIHAH
ITWVulnCheck KEV
Exploited in the wild
EPSS
0.66%
46.7th percentile
The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 via the compiler_save AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary PHP files that can be used to execute malicious code.
Affected
1 ranges
| Vendor | Product | Version range | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| quadlayers | quadmenu_mega_menu | <= 2.0.6 | — |
CVSS provenance
nvdv3.19.8CRITICALCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
vulncheck9.8CRITICAL
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GHSA
GHSA-9crh-8h3q-mwwr: The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2
ghsa_unreviewed·2024-10-16
CVE-2021-4443 [CRITICAL] CWE-434 GHSA-9crh-8h3q-mwwr: The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2
The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 via the compiler_save AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary PHP files that can be used to execute malicious code.
VulnCheck
WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress compiler_save AJAX Action Vulnerability
vulncheck·2021·CVSS 9.8
CVE-2021-4443 [CRITICAL] WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress compiler_save AJAX Action Vulnerability
WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress compiler_save AJAX Action Vulnerability
The WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Creation in versions up to, and including, 2.0.6 via the compiler_save AJAX action. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to create arbitrary PHP files that can be used to execute malicious code.
Affected: QuadLayers WordPress Mega Menu plugin for WordPress
Required Action: Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.
Exploitation References: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/wordpress-plugins/quadmenu/wordpress-mega-menu-206-arbitrary-file-creation
No detection rules found.
No public exploits indexed.
No writeups or analysis indexed.
2024-10-16
Published
Exploited in the wild