CVE-2024-49611CWE-434

WordPress Product Website Showcase plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 20, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
45.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Product Website Showcase could let attackers plant a web shell just like dropping a parcel with a bomb in the middle of a bustling city! 🔥 Think of your web server as a highly secure building with strict entry protocols. Now, imagine if a delivery person could just drop off any package without a single check at the entrance. This vulnerability acts like an unmonitored loading dock, allowing any file, including malicious ones, to slip right in without a second glance. An attacker could easily upload a web shell, gaining full control over the affected web server. This means they could manipulate data, execute commands, or even take the entire system offline — absolutely devastating consequences for your business and users alike!

Put simply

Think of your web server as a highly secure building with strict entry protocols. Now, imagine if a delivery person could just drop off any package without a single check at the entrance. This vulnerability acts like an unmonitored loading dock, allowing any file, including malicious ones, to slip right in without a second glance. The vulnerability allows attackers to upload files of dangerous types, such as web shells, due to a lack of proper validation on the server-side. As a result, any user can exploit this flaw to execute potentially harmful code remotely.

What to do

An attacker could easily upload a web shell, gaining full control over the affected web server. This means they could manipulate data, execute commands, or even take the entire system offline — absolutely devastating consequences for your business and users alike! Immediately patch the Product Website Showcase to version 1.0.1 or later, which addresses this issue. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and ensure that only safe file types can be uploaded to your server. Regularly audit your file upload mechanisms to enhance security. You've got this! By following these steps, you'll bolster your defenses and keep your web server secure! 🛡️

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
0.00545 · 45.0th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-20T07:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 20 OCT 07:59Z
    WordPress Product Website Showcase plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5