Security readout for executives and security teams
Plain-English summary
A vulnerable WordPress plugin could let an unauthenticated visitor place PHP code on the site. If that file runs, the site may be fully compromised, including content, data, and availability. Public sources identify Scripts Organizer versions before 3.0 as vulnerable.
Executive priority
Treat this as urgent for any public WordPress property using Scripts Organizer. The business risk is site takeover and data exposure, but urgency depends on whether the plugin is present and vulnerable in your environment.
Technical view
The Scripts Organizer plugin saveScript AJAX action lacks capability checks, CSRF protection, and input validation. Sources state it is available to unauthenticated and authenticated users and can write arbitrary PHP code to a file. The CVSS 3.1 score is 8.8 high, with CWE-352 and CWE-862 mapped.
Likely exposure
Exposure is limited to WordPress sites using the Scripts Organizer plugin in a vulnerable pre-3.0 version. Public source metadata has one inconsistency: the affected field lists 3.0, while the title and description say versions before 3.0.
Exploitation context
The bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The vulnerability is network reachable and unauthenticated per the description, but the CVSS vector includes user interaction required; sources do not clarify that condition.
Researcher notes
Primary unknowns are exploit-in-the-wild status, exact fixed version evidence beyond the pre-3.0 wording, and the CVSS user-interaction condition. Do not assume broader product impact beyond the Scripts Organizer WordPress plugin named in the sources.
Mitigation direction
- Identify all WordPress sites using the Scripts Organizer plugin.
- Upgrade to a vendor-supported fixed release; sources identify pre-3.0 as vulnerable.
- If upgrade is not immediately possible, disable or remove the plugin.
- Review vendor and WPScan guidance before restoring the plugin.
- Check for unexpected PHP files in plugin-related upload or script locations.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Scripts Organizer is installed on each WordPress site.
- Record the installed plugin version and compare it with the pre-3.0 affected range.
- Review WordPress and web server logs for unusual AJAX activity.
- Inspect site files for unauthorized PHP additions without executing them.
- Verify the plugin is removed or updated after remediation.
Public sources used
Generated from the cited source records. This long-tail analysis has not been individually reviewed by a named human.
Conservative CVE-to-ATT&CK context
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ATT&CK lookup starting points
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CWE-352: User-session and phishing behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCWE-862: Authorization and privilege behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupFile access behavior lookup
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Open ATT&CK lookupCVE-2021-24890 mapping review
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Open ATT&CK lookup- Severity
- High
- CVSS
- 8.8 (3.1)
- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS vector scores
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CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H2.85.9Primary CVE scoreVulnerability scoring details
Base CVSS 3.1 score
8.8HighVector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/f3b450d2-84ce-4c13-ad6a-b60785dee7e7CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
- https://dplugins.com/products/scripts-organizer/CVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
Products and packages named in the record
CWE details
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Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF) represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.
Missing Authorization
Missing Authorization represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.