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.
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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-11290 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.
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: WPScan

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-03T19:28:23.784Z

Reserved: 2021-01-14T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2021-24378

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2021-06-21T20:15:09.187

Modified: 2024-11-21T05:52:56.960

Link: CVE-2021-24378

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