CVE-2024-38734CWE-434

WordPress Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel plugin <= 10.1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published July 12, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload in SpreadsheetConverter is like leaving the front door wide open for attackers with a key — all they need is to slip in a dangerous file! 🔥 Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that accepts any package without checking its contents. Just as any box could contain a surprise, so too can a malicious file wait to be executed when uploaded, bypassing all security checks. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious code, leading to a complete compromise of the server. They could execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or cause significant disruptions. This is an absolute disaster waiting to happen!

Put simply

Think of this vulnerability as a delivery service that accepts any package without checking its contents. Just as any box could contain a surprise, so too can a malicious file wait to be executed when uploaded, bypassing all security checks. This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload files of any type due to a lack of proper validation, enabling code injection and execution within the application.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload malicious code, leading to a complete compromise of the server. They could execute arbitrary code, steal sensitive data, or cause significant disruptions. This is an absolute disaster waiting to happen! Immediately update SpreadsheetConverter to version 10.1.5 or later to patch this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to reject any unauthorized file uploads. Regularly audit your system to ensure these measures are in place. You've got this! With these steps, you'll lock down your application and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

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 · 41.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-07-12T15:18Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 12 JUL 15:18Z
    WordPress Import Spreadsheets from Microsoft Excel plugin <= 10.1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5