CVE-2024-49327CWE-434

WordPress Woostagram Connect plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw in Woostagram Connect means a web shell could be uploaded with just one crafty file! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a dish without checking what's in it — you never know when someone will slip in something completely off the menu! 🍽️ If exploited, an attacker could easily gain control over the entire web server, allowing them to execute commands, manipulate data, or even take the whole service offline. This could lead to absolute chaos as sensitive information is compromised or tampered with — it's a security nightmare!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant that lets anyone drop off a dish without checking what's in it — you never know when someone will slip in something completely off the menu! 🍽️ The vulnerability in Woostagram Connect allows attackers to upload files of dangerous types, such as web shells, without proper validation, effectively bypassing security measures designed to protect the server.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could easily gain control over the entire web server, allowing them to execute commands, manipulate data, or even take the whole service offline. This could lead to absolute chaos as sensitive information is compromised or tampered with — it's a security nightmare! Immediately patch Woostagram Connect to version 1.0.3 or later, which addresses this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validations and restrict upload permissions to prevent future risks. Regularly audit your server configurations to keep this issue at bay! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your web server locked down 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 · 42.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-20T08:48Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 08:48Z
    WordPress Woostagram Connect plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5