CVE-2021-4434
Warfareplugins Social Warfare remote code execution
- Published17 Jan 2024
Description
The Social Warfare plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution in versions up to, and including, 3.5.2 via the 'swp_url' parameter. This allows attackers to execute code on the server.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:HAffected products
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Related CVEs
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Frequently asked
Is CVE-2021-4434 being actively exploited?
CVE-2021-4434 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. A public exploit reference exists, so treat it as exploitable. Its EPSS exploit probability is 1.92%.
How severe is CVE-2021-4434?
CVE-2021-4434 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 1.92% probability of exploitation.
Which products are affected by CVE-2021-4434?
Affected products include Warfareplugins Social Warfare.
How do I fix CVE-2021-4434?
Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Warfareplugins Social Warfare 3.5.3 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.
How Secuno handles this
Secuno correlates vulnerabilities like CVE-2021-4434 against the real software inventory on every managed device, as each hourly inventory arrives. Rather than a static severity, each match is scored in context: exploit availability, EPSS, the asset's exposure, and business criticality decide where it lands in the queue. If an affected version is present anywhere across your portfolio, it surfaces automatically with a prioritised remediation path.
Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.