CVE-2021-4354 json
PWA for WP & AMP <= 1.7.32 - Arbitrary File Upload
published 3y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2021-34181
- cvss
- 8.8
- version 3.1, CNA
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.8%
- EPSS 1.8% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 78%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The PWA for WP & AMP for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pwaforwp_splashscreen_uploader function in versions up to, and including, 1.7.32. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Patch / fix
- magazine3 pwa_for_wp_&_amp 1.7.33
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- Exploitation
- none
- Automatable
- no
- Technical impact
- total
- Assessed
- last yr.
Exploit prediction
1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 78% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
Exploits and checks
- blog.nintechnet.com https://blog.nintechnet.com/wordpress-pwa-for-wp-and-amp-plugin-fixed-vulnerabilities/ referenced PoC, tagged "exploit" by a source, unverified
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| CNA | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 3.1 | 8.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Affected products
- magazine3 PWA for WP – Progressive Web Apps Made Simple
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
- Technology feeds
References
-
blog.nintechnet.com
/wordpress-pwa-for-wp-and-amp-plugin-fixed-vulnerabilities/
exploit, third-party-advisory
-
wordfence.com
/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/6082791e-feac-41f7-b565-9d98624ddf50?source=cve
third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2021-4354
- NVD CVE-2021-4354
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