CVE-2021-24160
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
8.2 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-10-05
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
Description
In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, subscribers could upload zip archives containing malicious PHP files that would get extracted to the /rmp-menu/ directory. These files could then be accessed via the front end of the site to trigger remote code execution and ultimately allow an attacker to execute commands to further infect a WordPress site.
Technical details
- Published
- 2021-04-05
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2021-24160?
In the Reponsive Menu (free and Pro) WordPress plugins before 4.0.4, subscribers could upload zip archives containing malicious PHP files that would get extracted to the /rmp-menu/ directory. These files could then be accessed via the front end of the site to trigger remote code execution and ultimately allow an attacker to execute commands to further infect a WordPress site.
Is CVE-2021-24160 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2021-24160 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 8.2% on 2026-10-05, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2021-24160?
CVE-2021-24160 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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