CVE-2024-35767CWE-434

WordPress Squeeze plugin <= 1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published June 21, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Squeeze could give attackers the keys to your server! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off any type of food without checking for health safety — a recipe for disaster when a spoiled dish gets delivered and served to customers! An attacker could upload a malicious file, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the server. This could lead to complete server takeover, data breaches, or even further attacks on connected systems. The risks here are absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that allows anyone to drop off any type of food without checking for health safety — a recipe for disaster when a spoiled dish gets delivered and served to customers! This vulnerability allows for unrestricted file uploads, meaning attackers can upload files with dangerous types that can execute code on the server. Specifically, it affects Squeeze versions from n/a through 1.4 without proper checks in place.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious file, allowing them to execute arbitrary code on the server. This could lead to complete server takeover, data breaches, or even further attacks on connected systems. The risks here are absolutely devastating! Patch immediately to the latest version of Squeeze to close this vulnerability. Implement strict file type validation and limit uploads to only necessary formats. Regularly audit your server logs for any suspicious activity! You've got this! By following these steps, you'll be well on your way to securing your server! 🛡️

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
0.00489 · 41.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-06-21T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 21 JUN 16:00Z
    WordPress Squeeze plugin <= 1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5