CVE-2024-34440CWE-434

WordPress AI Engine plugin <= 2.2.63 - Auth. Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published May 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
56.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A simple file upload could open the door to total chaos! The Jordy Meow AI Engine: ChatGPT Chatbot allows unrestricted uploads of potentially dangerous files, putting users at serious risk. 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that allows guests to check in with any type of luggage, even oversized bags that could contain anything from pet alligators to explosive devices! Without a proper screening process, the hotel staff has no idea what’s coming through the doors. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to remote code execution and complete control over the server. This means they could steal sensitive data, disrupt services, or even launch further attacks within your network—a recipe for absolute devastation!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a hotel that allows guests to check in with any type of luggage, even oversized bags that could contain anything from pet alligators to explosive devices! Without a proper screening process, the hotel staff has no idea what’s coming through the doors. This unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Jordy Meow AI Engine: ChatGPT Chatbot allows an attacker to upload files of dangerous types, which could then be executed on the server, bypassing any security checks.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious files, leading to remote code execution and complete control over the server. This means they could steal sensitive data, disrupt services, or even launch further attacks within your network—a recipe for absolute devastation! Immediate action is required! Patch to version 2.2.64 to fix this vulnerability, and ensure you implement strict file type validation to prevent any unauthorized uploads. Regularly audit your file upload mechanisms to strengthen your defenses. You've got this, security hero! Follow these steps, and you'll lock down this vulnerability in no time! 🛡️

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
0.00824 · 56.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-13T08:45Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 MAY 08:45Z
    WordPress AI Engine plugin <= 2.2.63 - Auth. Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5