CVE-2024-49216CWE-434

WordPress Feed Comments Number plugin <= 0.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in jclay06 Feed Comments Number could let attackers drop a web shell onto your server—no authentication required! 🔥 Think of it as a pizza delivery where the driver doesn’t check your ID and just hands over the keys to your house instead of your pizza—it's shockingly careless! 🍕🔑 If exploited, an attacker could fully compromise your web server, execute malicious commands, and gain access to sensitive data. This is absolutely devastating—imagine someone taking control of your online space and wreaking havoc!

Put simply

Think of it as a pizza delivery where the driver doesn’t check your ID and just hands over the keys to your house instead of your pizza—it's shockingly careless! 🍕🔑 This vulnerability allows file uploads without proper validation, letting malicious users upload scripts like web shells that can be executed on the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could fully compromise your web server, execute malicious commands, and gain access to sensitive data. This is absolutely devastating—imagine someone taking control of your online space and wreaking havoc! Immediately update to version 0.2.2 or later to secure your application. Additionally, implement strict file validation and allow only safe file types for uploads. Regularly audit your file upload mechanisms to ensure ongoing protection. You've got this! By taking these steps, you're well on your way to fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00511 · 42.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-16T13:42Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 13:42Z
    WordPress Feed Comments Number plugin <= 0.2.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5