CVE-2023-51412CWE-434

WordPress Piotnet Forms Plugin <= 1.0.25 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
9.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Piotnet Forms means an attacker can send dangerous file types with ease! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off their own dishes without checking the ingredients — one wrong item could spoil the entire meal! An attacker could easily upload harmful files, leading to remote code execution, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for malicious activities that could compromise the entire system!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off their own dishes without checking the ingredients — one wrong item could spoil the entire meal! This vulnerability allows files of any type to be uploaded without proper validation, making it possible for attackers to upload malicious scripts or executables that the server could inadvertently execute.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload harmful files, leading to remote code execution, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. This is absolutely devastating as it opens the door for malicious activities that could compromise the entire system! Update Piotnet Forms to version 1.0.26 or later immediately. Also, implement strict file type validation and ensure that all uploads are scanned for malicious content. Don't wait — secure your application now! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your system fortified 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
0.00537 · 44.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-29T13:47Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 13:47Z
    WordPress Piotnet Forms Plugin <= 1.0.25 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5