CVE-2024-31345CWE-434

WordPress Auto Poster plugin <= 1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published April 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
57.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unrestricted file uploads are a recipe for disaster! With Sukhchain Singh Auto Poster versions up to 1.2, attackers can upload any file type, including malicious scripts. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that allows guests to check in with any suitcase, no matter how suspicious it looks. Some guests might bring in party hats, but others could be rolling in with dangerous explosives! If exploited, attackers could upload harmful files that execute malicious actions on the server, leading to data breaches or complete system compromise. This could turn your server into a playground for hackers who could steal sensitive information or manipulate your entire application. Absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that allows guests to check in with any suitcase, no matter how suspicious it looks. Some guests might bring in party hats, but others could be rolling in with dangerous explosives! This vulnerability allows unrestricted file uploads, meaning attackers can upload any type of file, including executable scripts, without proper validation. This oversight can lead to remote code execution if the server processes the uploaded file.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could upload harmful files that execute malicious actions on the server, leading to data breaches or complete system compromise. This could turn your server into a playground for hackers who could steal sensitive information or manipulate your entire application. Absolutely devastating! Immediately patch to version 1.3 or later where this issue is resolved. Implement strict file type validation and restrict uploads to only the necessary file formats. Regularly review your upload handling code to ensure it meets security best practices. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll be well on your way to securing your application! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00850 · 57.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-04-07T17:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 APR 17:27Z
    WordPress Auto Poster plugin <= 1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5