CVE-2023-25444CWE-434

WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin <= 2.7.7 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in JS Help Desk lets attackers sneak in malicious files without a second glance! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any dish without inspecting it first; the kitchen could end up serving something dangerous that poisons the guests! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows attackers to upload harmful files, potentially compromising the entire server. They could execute arbitrary code, leading to data theft, system malfunctions, or even a total system takeover! It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the chef accepts any dish without inspecting it first; the kitchen could end up serving something dangerous that poisons the guests! 🍽️ This flaw permits the upload of unvalidated file types in the JS Help Desk plugin, versions up to 2.7.7, allowing malicious content to be executed on the server.

What to do

This vulnerability allows attackers to upload harmful files, potentially compromising the entire server. They could execute arbitrary code, leading to data theft, system malfunctions, or even a total system takeover! It's absolutely devastating! Immediately update JS Help Desk to version 2.7.8 or later to seal this flaw. Also, ensure your file upload mechanisms validate file types strictly to block any dangerous uploads in the future! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll fortify your defenses in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00841 · 57.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-17T06:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 06:35Z
    WordPress JS Help Desk – Best Help Desk & Support Plugin plugin <= 2.7.7 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5