CVE-2024-49669CWE-434

WordPress INK Official plugin <= 4.1.2 - 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 flaw in INK Official could let attackers drop a web shell right onto your server! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can deliver a dish without checking the menu first—one wrong delivery, and they sneak in a black market recipe that could poison the whole kitchen! If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute any code they desire on the server, essentially giving them the keys to the entire establishment—full control over files, databases, and user data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, from data theft to total server compromise.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where anyone can deliver a dish without checking the menu first—one wrong delivery, and they sneak in a black market recipe that could poison the whole kitchen! This vulnerability in INK Official (versions up to 4.1.2) permits malicious users to upload files of any type, including web shells, without proper validation or restrictions. Attackers can exploit this flaw to run arbitrary code on the server, endangering the entire system.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to execute any code they desire on the server, essentially giving them the keys to the entire establishment—full control over files, databases, and user data. The consequences could be absolutely devastating, from data theft to total server compromise. To protect your server, immediately patch to the latest version of INK Official. Implement strict file type validations and add security measures like file scanning to catch any potentially harmful uploads. Don't forget to regularly audit your security configurations! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll have your servers secured 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
0.00522 · 43.5th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-10-23T15:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 15:35Z
    WordPress INK Official plugin <= 4.1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5