CVE-2024-51661CWE-78

WordPress Media Library Assistant plugin <= 3.19 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability

Critical · published November 4, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
65.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An OS command injection vulnerability lurking in the Media Library Assistant could allow attackers to execute arbitrary commands on your server! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a secret note to the chef, telling them to prepare dishes that shouldn’t be on the menu — disastrous, right? That's what happens when commands are improperly handled! An attacker could seize control of the server, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. This is absolutely devastating, especially for any media assets you might be managing! Immediate action is essential to protect your system.

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where a customer can slip a secret note to the chef, telling them to prepare dishes that shouldn’t be on the menu — disastrous, right? That's what happens when commands are improperly handled! This vulnerability arises from improper neutralization of special elements used in OS commands, enabling attackers to inject and execute their own commands. It affects Media Library Assistant versions from n/a to 3.19 and can be exploited by sending malicious inputs to the application.

What to do

An attacker could seize control of the server, potentially leading to data breaches, unauthorized access, or even complete system compromise. This is absolutely devastating, especially for any media assets you might be managing! Immediate action is essential to protect your system. It's crucial to patch to the latest version immediately! Review and sanitize all user inputs to ensure that no unsafe commands can be executed. Additionally, consider implementing strict input validation and filtering to prevent similar issues in the future. You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your application and maintain your hero status! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01109 · 65.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-78 · Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')
Published
2024-11-04T11:06Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 04 NOV 11:06Z
    WordPress Media Library Assistant plugin <= 3.19 - Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
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