CVE-2024-27957CWE-434

WordPress Pie Register plugin <= 3.8.3.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published March 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
48.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Guess what? An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Pie Register means anyone can slip in a dangerous file like a surprise party crasher! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to bring in any food without checking what’s in it. If someone brings a dish that’s off-limits, it could spoil the entire meal. This critical vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files, which can be executed on the server. If exploited, they could unleash chaos—gaining unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, or even taking full control of your server. The potential consequences are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows customers to bring in any food without checking what’s in it. If someone brings a dish that’s off-limits, it could spoil the entire meal. The unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Pie Register versions n/a through 3.8.3.1 allows attackers to bypass file type checks, letting dangerous files slip through undetected.

What to do

This critical vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files, which can be executed on the server. If exploited, they could unleash chaos—gaining unauthorized access, stealing sensitive data, or even taking full control of your server. The potential consequences are absolutely devastating! To protect your systems, immediately update to the latest version of Pie Register and implement strict file type validation to prevent malicious uploads. Regularly audit your upload mechanisms to ensure they are secure and robust. You've got this! Follow these steps to lock down your application and protect your users! 🛡️

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
0.00612 · 48.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-03-17T16:21Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAR 16:21Z
    WordPress Pie Register plugin <= 3.8.3.1 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5