CVE-2024-33913CWE-352

WordPress Xserver Migrator plugin <= 1.6.1 - CSRF to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published May 2, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.6
EPSS
0%
Percentile
17.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A CSRF vulnerability in Xserver Migrator lets attackers upload any file they want, and it affects versions up to 1.6.1! 🔥 Think of it like a sneaky package delivery person who intercepts your mail and slips in a harmful item without you knowing — they don’t need your signature to make it happen! In this scenario, an attacker could exploit the flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to complete server compromise. Imagine an intruder slipping in a backdoor, opening your server to a cascade of devastating attacks. Your sensitive data and user information could be at serious risk!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky package delivery person who intercepts your mail and slips in a harmful item without you knowing — they don’t need your signature to make it happen! This CSRF vulnerability allows attackers to trick users into making requests that lead to arbitrary file uploads without proper authorization checks, effectively giving them the keys to your server.

What to do

In this scenario, an attacker could exploit the flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to complete server compromise. Imagine an intruder slipping in a backdoor, opening your server to a cascade of devastating attacks. Your sensitive data and user information could be at serious risk! Immediate action is crucial! Update Xserver Migrator to the latest version, which patches this vulnerability. Additionally, implement CSRF tokens to ensure that any requests made are legitimate and authorized. 🛡️ You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your server, and you’ll be back in control in no time! 😄

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.6 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00263 · 17.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-352 · Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Published
2024-05-02T10:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 MAY 10:59Z
    WordPress Xserver Migrator plugin <= 1.6.1 - CSRF to Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5