CVE-2024-49671CWE-434

WordPress AI Postpix plugin <= 1.1.8 - 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

🚨 A simple file upload can turn into a web server nightmare! The Dogu Pekgoz AI Image Generator lets anyone upload a web shell, making it as easy as pie for attackers to take control. 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing chefs to bring in their own ingredients without checking for allergens. If someone sneaks in a hazardous item, it could lead to a disastrous meal! An attacker can upload a web shell, gaining total control over the server. They could read sensitive data, alter content, or even launch full-on attacks from your server, turning it into a launching pad for further exploits. This could be absolutely devastating for your site and user trust.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing chefs to bring in their own ingredients without checking for allergens. If someone sneaks in a hazardous item, it could lead to a disastrous meal! This vulnerability allows unrestricted file uploads without proper validation, enabling an attacker to upload malicious web shells directly to the server, which the server will then execute as trusted code.

What to do

An attacker can upload a web shell, gaining total control over the server. They could read sensitive data, alter content, or even launch full-on attacks from your server, turning it into a launching pad for further exploits. This could be absolutely devastating for your site and user trust. Immediate action is crucial! Patch the Dogu Pekgoz AI Image Generator by upgrading to version 1.1.9 or later. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to ensure that only safe file types are accepted for upload. 🛡️ You've got this! Act fast and secure your server to keep it safe from malicious actors! 💪✨

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
2024-10-23T15:34Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 23 OCT 15:34Z
    WordPress AI Postpix plugin <= 1.1.8 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5