CVE-2023-38388CWE-434

WordPress Jupiter X Core plugin <= 3.3.5 - Unauth. Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published March 26, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
77.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Artbees JupiterX Core allows attackers to upload malicious files, and it could lead to full server takeover! 🔥 Think of it like allowing guests at a party to bring in their own food without checking the ingredients — one sneaky dish could spoil the entire event. Here, an attacker could upload a harmful file that wreaks havoc on the server. If exploited, an attacker could upload a web shell or other malicious file, giving them total control over the server. This means they could steal sensitive information, deface your website, or even use the server for further attacks. It's absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like allowing guests at a party to bring in their own food without checking the ingredients — one sneaky dish could spoil the entire event. Here, an attacker could upload a harmful file that wreaks havoc on the server. This vulnerability occurs because the file upload functionality does not adequately restrict file types, allowing dangerous files to be uploaded and executed on the server. It affects JupiterX Core versions from n/a through 3.3.5.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload a web shell or other malicious file, giving them total control over the server. This means they could steal sensitive information, deface your website, or even use the server for further attacks. It's absolutely devastating! Immediately patch your installation to the latest version of JupiterX Core to close this vulnerability. Additionally, review your file upload policies and implement strict validation to only allow safe file types. Don't forget to monitor for any suspicious uploads! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be a security hero in no time! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01698 · 77.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-03-26T20:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 26 MAR 20:39Z
    WordPress Jupiter X Core plugin <= 3.3.5 - Unauth. Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5