CVE-2024-49331CWE-434

WordPress Property Lot Management System plugin <= 4.2.38 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 Unrestricted file uploads could turn your Property Lot Management System into a playground for attackers! 🤯 Just upload a web shell and voilà, they’re in! Think of it like a hotel allowing guests to check in with any type of luggage, regardless of what's inside. If an unchecked bag contains something dangerous, it could wreak havoc in the hotel! In this case, an attacker could gain full control over your web server, manipulating data and executing commands as if they were an authorized user. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, and complete system compromise — a nightmare scenario for any property manager!

Put simply

Think of it like a hotel allowing guests to check in with any type of luggage, regardless of what's inside. If an unchecked bag contains something dangerous, it could wreak havoc in the hotel! This vulnerability in Myriad Solutionz Property Lot Management System allows attackers to upload malicious files, such as web shells, without any restrictions, effectively bypassing security checks. Versions from n/a through 4.2.38 are affected, making it critical to act fast!

What to do

In this case, an attacker could gain full control over your web server, manipulating data and executing commands as if they were an authorized user. This could lead to devastating data breaches, unauthorized access, and complete system compromise — a nightmare scenario for any property manager! Immediately update your Property Lot Management System to version 4.2.39 or newer to close this gaping security hole. Additionally, implement file-type validation to ensure only safe file uploads are allowed. It's crucial to audit your existing files for any unwanted uploads! You can tackle this! By patching and securing your uploads, you'll strengthen your defenses in no time. 🛡️

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 · 41.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-20T08:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 08:43Z
    WordPress Property Lot Management System plugin <= 4.2.38 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5