CVE-2024-49260CWE-434

WordPress Limb Gallery plugin <= 1.5.7 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Imagine a gallery where anyone can hang their art, but they can also slip in a few sneaky paintings of chaos! That's the situation with the Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin, where unrestricted file uploads could lead to code injection madness. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a hidden ingredient for the chef to use — if the chef doesn't check, they could end up serving a dish with a surprise poison. That’s what’s happening here; without proper checks, malicious files can be uploaded and executed, leading to major trouble! An attacker could remotely inject and execute code simply by uploading a dangerous file. This means they could take control of your website, steal sensitive data, or even wipe everything clean — an absolutely devastating scenario for any site owner!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a hidden ingredient for the chef to use — if the chef doesn't check, they could end up serving a dish with a surprise poison. That’s what’s happening here; without proper checks, malicious files can be uploaded and executed, leading to major trouble! This vulnerability in the Limb Image Gallery plugin allows unauthorized file uploads of potentially harmful types, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server. Versions from n/a to 1.5.7 are affected, making it essential to act now!

What to do

An attacker could remotely inject and execute code simply by uploading a dangerous file. This means they could take control of your website, steal sensitive data, or even wipe everything clean — an absolutely devastating scenario for any site owner! To protect your site, immediately update the Limbcode WordPress Gallery Plugin to version 1.5.8 or later. Additionally, review your file upload settings and consider implementing file type restrictions to prevent malicious uploads in the future. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll ensure your site remains secure and free from unwanted guests. 🛡️

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
0.00492 · 41.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-16T13:38Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 OCT 13:38Z
    WordPress Limb Gallery plugin <= 1.5.7 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5