CVE-2023-29386CWE-434

WordPress Manager for Icomoon plugin <= 2.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published March 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
54.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability lurks in Manager for Icomoon, allowing attackers to bypass security by uploading harmful files! 🔥 Think of it as a party where anyone can sneak in a suitcase filled with whatever they want, including party crashers and unwanted surprises. Without proper checks, the host is none the wiser, and chaos could ensue! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. This could result in devastating breaches, data loss, or even complete server compromise—imagine a party turning into a total disaster!

Put simply

Think of it as a party where anyone can sneak in a suitcase filled with whatever they want, including party crashers and unwanted surprises. Without proper checks, the host is none the wiser, and chaos could ensue! This vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads of dangerous types in Manager for Icomoon, versions up to 2.0. The application does not adequately validate file types, enabling the upload of executable files that can be run on the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, leading to arbitrary code execution on the server. This could result in devastating breaches, data loss, or even complete server compromise—imagine a party turning into a total disaster! To secure your environment, immediately upgrade to the latest version of Manager for Icomoon that contains the patch. Additionally, implement strict file validation measures to ensure only safe file types are uploaded. Don't forget to review server configurations to prevent execution of uploaded files! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your defenses up 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
0.00758 · 54.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-03-26T20:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 20:27Z
    WordPress Manager for Icomoon plugin <= 2.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5