CVE-2024-49291CWE-434

WordPress Cooked Pro plugin < 1.8.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 17, 2024

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

🔥 A dangerously simple file upload vulnerability in Cooked Pro could leave your server open to exploitation! ⚠️ Think of this as a restaurant that allows deliveries without vetting the ingredients — a malicious chef could send in anything, and the kitchen would cook it up without a second thought! This unrestricted upload flaw allows attackers to upload harmful files, which could lead to remote code execution, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. In the worst-case scenario, your entire system could be compromised, leaving sensitive data exposed and your operations disrupted.

Put simply

Think of this as a restaurant that allows deliveries without vetting the ingredients — a malicious chef could send in anything, and the kitchen would cook it up without a second thought! This vulnerability allows an attacker to upload files of any type, bypassing security checks designed to limit file types, which could lead to malicious scripts being executed on the server.

What to do

This unrestricted upload flaw allows attackers to upload harmful files, which could lead to remote code execution, data breaches, or even complete server takeover. In the worst-case scenario, your entire system could be compromised, leaving sensitive data exposed and your operations disrupted. Upgrade to version 1.8.0 immediately to close this loophole. Implement strict file type validation, and ensure all uploaded files are scanned for malicious content. Regularly review your upload handling configuration to prevent future occurrences. You've got this! With these steps, you’ll bolster your defenses in no time! 🛡️

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
2024-10-17T17:20Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 17 OCT 17:20Z
    WordPress Cooked Pro plugin < 1.8.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5