CVE-2024-37418CWE-434

WordPress Church Admin plugin <= 4.4.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published July 9, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw in Church Admin means an attacker could send anything they want—imagine opening the door to your church and letting anyone walk in with anything! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability like a church potluck where anyone can bring in a mystery dish without any checks—one bad casserole could ruin the whole meal! If exploited, an attacker could upload a malicious file, potentially leading to a server compromise. This means they could execute harmful scripts, access sensitive information, or disrupt services—absolutely devastating for your church community!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability like a church potluck where anyone can bring in a mystery dish without any checks—one bad casserole could ruin the whole meal! The vulnerability allows for the unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, such as executable scripts, due to inadequate file validation in Church Admin versions up to 4.4.6.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could upload a malicious file, potentially leading to a server compromise. This means they could execute harmful scripts, access sensitive information, or disrupt services—absolutely devastating for your church community! Upgrade Church Admin to version 4.4.7 or later immediately to close this security hole. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and review your upload handling processes to ensure no harmful files can be accepted. You've got this! By following these steps, you’ll be keeping your church’s digital space safe and sound! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00537 · 44.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-07-09T10:15Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 09 JUL 10:15Z
    WordPress Church Admin plugin <= 4.4.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
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