CVE-2024-4345CWE-434

Startklar Elementor Addons <= 1.7.13 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published May 7, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
1%
Percentile
73.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unauthenticated attackers have a golden ticket to upload any file on your server! The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin for WordPress is wide open in versions up to 1.7.13. 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of a restaurant wide open for anyone to enter and whip up whatever they want in the kitchen—absolutely terrifying! When attackers can upload arbitrary files, they could cook up anything, even malware. With this flaw, an attacker could potentially upload malicious scripts or files with ease, paving the way for remote code execution and complete server compromise. This means they could take control of your site, steal sensitive information, or even use your server for further attacks—yikes!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of a restaurant wide open for anyone to enter and whip up whatever they want in the kitchen—absolutely terrifying! When attackers can upload arbitrary files, they could cook up anything, even malware. The Startklar Elementor Addons plugin lacks sufficient file type validation in its 'process' function, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files that may contain harmful code.

What to do

With this flaw, an attacker could potentially upload malicious scripts or files with ease, paving the way for remote code execution and complete server compromise. This means they could take control of your site, steal sensitive information, or even use your server for further attacks—yikes! Update the Startklar Elementor Addons plugin to the latest version immediately to patch this critical vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and monitor your server for any suspicious files. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps and your site will be secured in no time! ⚡

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01444 · 73.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-05-07T08:31Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 07 MAY 08:31Z
    Startklar Elementor Addons <= 1.7.13 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5