CVE-2021-24639: The OMGF WordPress plugin before 4.5.4 does not enforce path validation, authorisation and CSRF checks in the omgf_ajax_empty_dir AJAX action, which allows any authenticated users to delete arbitrary

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

The OMGF WordPress plugin before 4.5.4 does not enforce path validation, authorisation and CSRF checks in the omgf_ajax_empty_dir AJAX action, which allows any authenticated users to delete arbitrary

Package
omgf (WordPress plugin) WordPress
Affected versions
<4.5.4
Fixed in
4.5.4
Severity
high  CVSS 8.1
Exploitation
not on CISA KEV · EPSS 1% (60.0th percentile)
Published
2021-09-20
Source
nvd

References

CWE-22CWE-352CWE-862
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