CVE-2024-31351CWE-434

WordPress Copymatic plugin <= 1.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
75.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw lets attackers pop in dangerous files without a care in the world. Imagine if a hotel allowed guests to check in with anything they wanted — including a bomb! 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the front door wide open at a secure facility, allowing anyone to deliver any kind of package, even ones that could cause chaos inside. It's a recipe for disaster for any digital space! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts or code, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the system. This means they could steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or even use the platform to launch further attacks. Essentially, it’s like inviting a wolf into the sheepfold!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the front door wide open at a secure facility, allowing anyone to deliver any kind of package, even ones that could cause chaos inside. It's a recipe for disaster for any digital space! The issue lies in Copymatic's failure to adequately validate file types during uploads, allowing harmful files to bypass security checks. This makes it possible for an attacker to upload anything from executable files to malware directly onto the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious scripts or code, potentially leading to a complete takeover of the system. This means they could steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or even use the platform to launch further attacks. Essentially, it’s like inviting a wolf into the sheepfold! To mitigate this vulnerability, immediately update Copymatic to version 1.6 or later. Implement strict validation rules for file types and sizes during the upload process. Regularly audit your upload functionalities to prevent similar vulnerabilities in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep those digital wolves out! 🛡️

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
0.01622 · 75.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-17T06:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 06:15Z
    WordPress Copymatic plugin <= 1.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5