CVE-2023-29384CWE-434

WordPress WordPress Job Board and Recruitment Plugin – JobWP Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
72.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the WordPress Job Board and Recruitment Plugin – JobWP could let attackers waltz in with any file they choose! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing deliveries without verifying the contents of each package. If they don't check, a mischievous delivery person could drop off anything from a pizza to a ticking bomb! An attacker could upload a malicious file, gaining full control of your server. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, and even total site compromise — leaving your users in a precarious position!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing deliveries without verifying the contents of each package. If they don't check, a mischievous delivery person could drop off anything from a pizza to a ticking bomb! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to upload potentially harmful files directly to your WordPress site, bypassing essential security checks that would normally prevent it.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file, gaining full control of your server. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, and even total site compromise — leaving your users in a precarious position! Immediately update the JobWP plugin to the latest version, which addresses this critical flaw. Additionally, implement file type restrictions and ensure your server has strict file handling policies to mitigate risks in the future. You've got this! With these steps, you'll secure your site in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01405 · 72.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-20T19:04Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 19:04Z
    WordPress WordPress Job Board and Recruitment Plugin – JobWP Plugin <= 2.0 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5