CVE-2021-24376: The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to delete malicious files (such as .php) form the uploaded archive via the "Import Settings" feature, after its extraction. However, the extracte

critical Affects autoptimize (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.1, updated 2026-10-28; published 2021-06-21; advisory modified 2026-06-17.

The Autoptimize WordPress plugin before 2.7.8 attempts to delete malicious files (such as .php) form the uploaded archive via the "Import Settings" feature, after its extraction. However, the extracte

Package: autoptimize (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions: <2.7.8
Fixed in: 2.7.8
Severity: critical CVSS 9.8
Exploitation: not on CISA KEV · EPSS 4% (89.8th percentile)
Published: 2021-06-21
Source: nvd

References

CWE-434

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