CVE-2024-50526CWE-434

WordPress Multi Purpose Mail Form plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
49.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A web shell can be uploaded with just a file, opening the door to total server control! 🔥 Think of it like a pizza delivery service that accepts any topping without question — an attacker can place anything (even a web shell) on your server, just like they could order a pizza topped with something unexpected and dangerous! If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of your server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering files, or even taking down your whole system. It’s like inviting a stranger into your home who can do whatever they want — and trust me, that’s absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of it like a pizza delivery service that accepts any topping without question — an attacker can place anything (even a web shell) on your server, just like they could order a pizza topped with something unexpected and dangerous! This unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the Multi Purpose Mail Form allows an attacker to upload malicious files, such as a web shell, which can then be executed on the server without any proper checks.

What to do

If exploited, this vulnerability allows an attacker to take full control of your server, potentially accessing sensitive data, altering files, or even taking down your whole system. It’s like inviting a stranger into your home who can do whatever they want — and trust me, that’s absolutely devastating! Patch immediately to version 1.0.3 or later to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validation to ensure only safe file types are uploaded. Regularly audit your file upload mechanisms to keep them secure! You’ve got this! Take these steps, and you’ll lock that door tight. 🛡️

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
0.00624 · 49.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-04T13:43Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 NOV 13:43Z
    WordPress Multi Purpose Mail Form plugin <= 1.0.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5