CVE-2023-51419CWE-434

WordPress BERTHA AI Plugin <= 1.11.10.7 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 29, 2023

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A sneaky unrestricted file upload vulnerability lurks in Bertha.AI, affecting versions up to 1.11.10.7! This means anyone can upload a dangerous file and compromise your site. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where patrons can bring in their own ingredients — if they slip in something toxic without the kitchen checking, the whole meal could turn deadly! It's crucial that the servers know what’s safe to accept. An attacker could exploit this by uploading malicious files, potentially leading to full server compromise, data theft, or even defacing your website! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your online presence and your users' data.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where patrons can bring in their own ingredients — if they slip in something toxic without the kitchen checking, the whole meal could turn deadly! It's crucial that the servers know what’s safe to accept. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload files without proper checks on their type, meaning they could upload harmful scripts or executables that run on the server when accessed.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this by uploading malicious files, potentially leading to full server compromise, data theft, or even defacing your website! The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your online presence and your users' data. Immediately update to the latest version of Bertha.AI to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and checks to ensure only safe files are accepted. Regularly audit your file upload handling processes to catch any potential weaknesses. You've got this! With these steps, you'll tighten up your defenses and keep Bertha.AI working for you without a hitch! 🛡️

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
0.00630 · 49.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2023-12-29T13:30Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 29 DEC 13:30Z
    WordPress BERTHA AI Plugin <= 1.11.10.7 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5