Critical severity9.8NVD Advisory· Published May 15, 2026· Updated May 18, 2026

CVE-2021-47965

Description

WordPress Plugin WP Super Edit 2.5.4 and earlier contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the FCKeditor component that allows attackers to upload dangerous file types without validation. Attackers can upload arbitrary files through the filemanager upload endpoint to achieve remote code execution and complete system compromise.

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Affected products

WordPress/Wp Super Editreferences2 versions
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- (no CPE)
- (no CPE)range: <=2.5.4
Package: https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-edit

Patches

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References

wordpress.orgnvd
wordpress.org/plugins/wp-super-edit/nvd
www.exploit-db.com/exploits/49839nvd
www.vulncheck.com/advisories/wordpress-plugin-wp-super-edit-unrestricted-file-uploadnvd

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