CVE-2024-49652CWE-434

WordPress 3D Work In Progress plugin <= 1.0.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published October 23, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
1%
Percentile
43.5
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload allows attackers to plant a web shell with just one sneaky file — think of it as a delivery driver dropping off a package that’s really a ticking time bomb! 🔥 Imagine a restaurant where any customer can place an order for a dish that doesn’t even exist on the menu — that’s what this vulnerability allows! An attacker can upload dangerous files without any checks, giving them full access to the server's kitchen. This could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain remote control over the server, allowing them to execute malicious commands, steal sensitive data, or even launch further attacks against connected systems, all while hiding in plain sight.

Put simply

Imagine a restaurant where any customer can place an order for a dish that doesn’t even exist on the menu — that’s what this vulnerability allows! An attacker can upload dangerous files without any checks, giving them full access to the server's kitchen. This vulnerability in Renata Bracichowicz's 3D Work In Progress (versions 1.0.3 and earlier) allows unauthorized users to upload files with dangerous types, effectively permitting web shell deployment on the server without any authentication checks.

What to do

This could be absolutely devastating! An attacker could gain remote control over the server, allowing them to execute malicious commands, steal sensitive data, or even launch further attacks against connected systems, all while hiding in plain sight. Immediately update to version 1.0.4 or later to patch this vulnerability. Implement strict file type validation to ensure only safe formats can be uploaded. Additionally, consider employing file scanning tools to detect any potential threats before they make it to your server. You've got this! Fixing this vulnerability is straightforward, and soon you'll have your server locked down tight! 🛡️

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
0.00522 · 43.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-23T15:39Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 15:39Z
    WordPress 3D Work In Progress plugin <= 1.0.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5