CVE-2024-29135CWE-434

WordPress Tourfic plugin <= 2.11.15 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published March 19, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
51.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw in Themefic Tourfic could let attackers waltz in with malicious files. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a hotel with no front desk security — anyone could book a room under a fake name and bring in whatever they want, including dangerous items. ⚠️ An attacker could easily upload a malicious file, potentially gaining complete control over your server and accessing sensitive data. This is not just a breach; it could lead to catastrophic data loss or compromise, making it a hacker's dream!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a hotel with no front desk security — anyone could book a room under a fake name and bring in whatever they want, including dangerous items. ⚠️ The flaw allows unauthorized file uploads, enabling attackers to place executable scripts on the server, which can then be executed to exploit the system.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload a malicious file, potentially gaining complete control over your server and accessing sensitive data. This is not just a breach; it could lead to catastrophic data loss or compromise, making it a hacker's dream! To secure your site, immediately patch to the latest version (2.11.16 or later). Next, implement strict file validation and allow only safe file types to be uploaded. Don’t forget to regularly review and audit your file handling procedures! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll strengthen your defenses in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00663 · 51.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-03-19T13:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 19 MAR 13:51Z
    WordPress Tourfic plugin <= 2.11.15 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5