CVE-2023-46149CWE-434

WordPress Themify Ultra Theme <= 7.3.5 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 20, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw is lurking in Themify Ultra, versions up to 7.3.5! This vulnerability lets attackers upload malicious files with ease! 🔥 Think of it as a hotel that lets guests check in with any type of luggage, regardless of what’s inside. If a visitor brings in something dangerous, the whole place is at risk! An attacker could sneak in harmful files, leading to a complete compromise of your website. This means they could execute malicious code, steal sensitive data, or even take over the site entirely! With a CVSS score of 9.9, this is absolutely critical!

Put simply

Think of it as a hotel that lets guests check in with any type of luggage, regardless of what’s inside. If a visitor brings in something dangerous, the whole place is at risk! This vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads, meaning that attackers can upload executable files without any validation or restriction. This can lead to remote code execution and other severe consequences.

What to do

An attacker could sneak in harmful files, leading to a complete compromise of your website. This means they could execute malicious code, steal sensitive data, or even take over the site entirely! With a CVSS score of 9.9, this is absolutely critical! Immediately update Themify Ultra to version 7.3.6 or higher to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to ensure no harmful files can be uploaded in the future. You’ve got this! Fixing this now will keep your site secure and your users safe! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00584 · 47.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-20T18:33Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 DEC 18:33Z
    WordPress Themify Ultra Theme <= 7.3.5 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
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