CVE-2021-24491: The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator dele

high Affects fileviewer (WordPress plugin). Feed 2026.10.29.4, updated 2026-10-29; published ; advisory modified .

The Fileviewer WordPress plugin through 2.2 does not have CSRF checks in place when performing actions such as upload and delete files. As a result, attackers could make a logged in administrator dele

Package
fileviewer (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<=2.2
Fixed in
no fix recorded
Severity
high  CVSS 8.8
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (53.5th percentile)
Published
2021-09-13
Source
nvd

References

CWE-352
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