High severity8.8NVD Advisory· Published Jun 7, 2023· Updated Apr 8, 2026
CVE-2021-4382
CVE-2021-4382
Description
The Recently plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the fetch_external_image() function in versions up to, and including, 3.0.4. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:recently_project:recently:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:recently_project:recently:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:*range: <3.0.5
- (no CPE)range: <=3.0.4
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
4- wpscan.com/vulnerability/92c3f26a-1a84-459a-874b-07dc83c9f42anvdThird Party Advisory
- www.acunetix.com/vulnerabilities/web/wordpress-plugin-recently-multiple-vulnerabilities-3-0-4/nvdThird Party Advisory
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f8297149-2de3-4e49-80f9-6ea59dea6bcenvdThird Party Advisory
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/2542693nvdRelease Notes
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