How severe is CVE-2021-25003?

CVE-2021-25003 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10, rated CRITICAL. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2021-25003?

Affected package information for CVE-2021-25003 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2021-25003?

No fixed version has been published for CVE-2021-25003 yet. Monitor the advisory for updates, apply mitigations recommended by the vendor, and use O3 Security to track when a fix becomes available in your stack.

Is CVE-2021-25003 actively exploited in the wild?

Yes. There are 4 known exploit references for CVE-2021-25003, including 3 in-the-wild exploitations observed on GitHub and other sources. Treat this as actively exploitable and prioritize patching immediately. All exploit code should only be run in an isolated sandbox environment for research or authorized testing — never against production systems without explicit written authorization.

What is the EPSS score for CVE-2021-25003?

CVE-2021-25003 has an EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) score of 91.6%, placing it in the 100th percentile of all CVEs. EPSS is maintained by FIRST.org and estimates the probability that a vulnerability will be exploited in the wild within the next 30 days. A score above 50% indicates significantly elevated exploitation risk — immediate patching is strongly recommended.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2021-25003?

CVE-2021-25003 is classified as Code Injection (CWE-94), Unrestricted File Upload (CWE-434). These weakness types describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation. This is a high-impact weakness class that often enables remote code execution or data exposure.

Which products and versions are affected by CVE-2021-25003?

CVE-2021-25003 affects wptaskforce wpcargo track \& trace. Check the affected-products list on this page against your deployed version to confirm exposure.

Is there exploit tooling available for CVE-2021-25003?

A Nuclei detection template exists for CVE-2021-25003, meaning automated scanners can fingerprint it. Public exploit tooling significantly increases real-world risk — prioritize patching and ensure detection coverage. Exploit tooling should only ever be used in isolated, authorized testing environments.

When was CVE-2021-25003 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2021-25003 was published on March 14, 2022 and was last updated on November 21, 2024. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

CVE-2021-25003

CRITICAL

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file which could allow unauthenticated attackers to write a PHP file anywhere on the web server, leading to RCE

Published

Mar 14, 2022

Updated

Nov 21, 2024

Affected

0 pkgs

Patched

None yet

Exploits

4 known

EPSS Exploitation Probability

via FIRST.org ↗

91.6%probability of exploitation in next 30 days

Very High Risk100th percentile0.00%

EPSS (Exploit Prediction Scoring System) is a daily probability model maintained by FIRST.org. It estimates the likelihood a CVE will be exploited in production environments within the next 30 days, derived from real-world threat intelligence signals.

Description

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file which could allow unauthenticated attackers to write a PHP file anywhere on the web server, leading to RCE

Affected Products

1 product · 1 configurations

Application

wpcargo track \& tracewptaskforce

< 6.9.0

range

Exploits & PoCs

Research use only. For defensive security, authorized penetration testing, and academic research only. Never execute exploit code against systems without explicit written authorization.

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file …

wpscan.comNVDMar 2022

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file …

github.comGithubJun 2022

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file …

unit42.paloaltonetworks.comAPINov 2022

Frequently Asked Questions

The WPCargo Track & Trace WordPress plugin before 6.9.0 contains a file which could allow unauthenticated attackers to write a PHP file anywhere on the web server, leading to RCE

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