CVE-2021-24453: Include Me <= 1.2.1 - Authenticated Remote Code Execution (RCE) via LFI log poisoning
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2021-24453 is a high (CVSS 9.0) Path Traversal vulnerability in include_me_project include_me. EPSS estimates a 4.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 92.1% of scored vulnerabilities. 1 public exploit is recorded.
Timeline
- 19-07-2021PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 03-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
The Include Me WordPress plugin through 1.2.1 is vulnerable to path traversal / local file inclusion, which can lead to Remote Code Execution (RCE) of the system due to log poisoning and therefore potentially a full compromise of the underlying structure
CVSS metrics
3 scores · 2 sources · 2 versions- wordfenceSource8.8HighCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS trend
Probability
4.96%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
92%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
No change 0.00 pp
From 4.96% on 25-09-2026
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogs
CISA KEVNot in the CISA KEV catalog.
ENISA CNWNot in the ENISA CNW catalog.
CIRCLNot in the CIRCL catalog.
Public exploits
1 foundExploit Reference (wpscan.com)
Maturity: unknown
Weaknesses
CWE · root cause- CWE-22Improper Limitation of a Pathname to a Restricted Directory ('Path Traversal')The product uses external input to construct a pathname that is intended to identify a file or directory that is located underneath a restricted parent directory, but the product does not properly neutralize special elements within the pathname that can cause the pathname to resolve to a location that is outside of the restricted directory.
- CWE-98Improper Control of Filename for Include/Require Statement in PHP Program ('PHP Remote File Inclusion')The PHP application receives input from an upstream component, but it does not restrict or incorrectly restricts the input before its usage in "require," "include," or similar functions.
Affected systems
Include_me_project1 product
- include_me≤ 1.2.1
Unknown1 product
- include me1.2.1
Wordpress1 product
- include-me≤ 1.2.1 (fixed in 1.2.2)
3 vendors · 3 products
References
2 links- wpscan.com/vulnerability/78575072-4e04-4a8a-baec-f313cfffe829X Refsource CONFIRMExploitThird Party Advisory