CVE-2024-32809CWE-434

WordPress ActiveDEMAND plugin <= 0.2.41 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published May 17, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability means any malicious file gets a VIP pass! Imagine a server that opens its doors to anything that gets tossed its way — that’s what’s happening here! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to bring in any food without checking for safety — one spoiled dish could poison the entire place. This vulnerability in ActiveDEMAND lets attackers upload dangerous files without any verification. An attacker could easily upload malware or a malicious script, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even a complete takeover of the platform — absolutely devastating for any business relying on this software.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing customers to bring in any food without checking for safety — one spoiled dish could poison the entire place. This vulnerability in ActiveDEMAND lets attackers upload dangerous files without any verification. This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, including harmful scripts and executables, by bypassing file type restrictions. ActiveDEMAND versions from n/a through 0.2.41 are affected, leaving room for exploitation without proper checks.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload malware or a malicious script, potentially compromising the entire system. This could lead to data breaches, loss of sensitive information, or even a complete takeover of the platform — absolutely devastating for any business relying on this software. Immediate action is crucial: patch ActiveDEMAND to version 0.2.42 or higher to close this vulnerability. Implement file type validation to ensure only safe file types are allowed during uploads. Regularly audit your upload mechanisms for any loopholes! You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your system and keep those malicious files at bay! 🛡️

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
0.00548 · 45.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-17T09:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 MAY 09:39Z
    WordPress ActiveDEMAND plugin <= 0.2.41 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5