Vulnerability record

CVE-2021-24209

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What it is

Reported

The WP Super Cache WordPress plugin before 1.7.2 was affected by an authenticated (admin+) RCE in the settings page due to input validation failure and weak $cache_path check in the WP Super Cache Settings -> Cache Location option. Direct access to the wp-cache-config.php file is not prohibited, so this vulnerability can be exploited for a web shell injection. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Apr 5, 2021 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

automattic — wp_super_cache. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Apr 5, 2021 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 452.4

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · VulnCheck KEV

VulnCheck KEV added: Dec 9, 2021 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply remediations or mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if remediation or mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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