CVE-2023-51411CWE-434

WordPress Frontend Admin by DynamiApps Plugin <= 3.18.3 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky file upload vulnerability in Shabti Kaplan Frontend Admin lets attackers upload malicious files without breaking a sweat! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to drop off any dish they want in the kitchen without checking — you could end up with a poisonous soup being served! This could lead to absolute chaos as an attacker could upload anything from a malicious script to a ransomware payload, potentially compromising the entire server. The consequences? Complete control over the system, data theft, or even destroying critical files – it’s downright catastrophic!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to drop off any dish they want in the kitchen without checking — you could end up with a poisonous soup being served! The unrestricted file upload vulnerability allows users to upload potentially dangerous file types without any checks. This means attackers can exploit the system to execute malicious code or introduce harmful content directly into the application.

What to do

This could lead to absolute chaos as an attacker could upload anything from a malicious script to a ransomware payload, potentially compromising the entire server. The consequences? Complete control over the system, data theft, or even destroying critical files – it’s downright catastrophic! Immediately patch to version 3.18.4 or later, and implement strict validation for file uploads to only allow safe file types. Additionally, consider setting up a content security policy to mitigate risks from uploaded files. You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll bolster your defenses 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
0.00617 · 48.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-29T13:50Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 13:50Z
    WordPress Frontend Admin by DynamiApps Plugin <= 3.18.3 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5