CVE-2024-51788CWE-434

WordPress The Novel Design Store Directory plugin <= 4.3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
74.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload in The Novel Design Store Directory means attackers could slip a web shell onto your server—no magic tricks required! 🔥 Think of it like a delivery person leaving a package without checking the contents. If they don't verify what's inside, you might end up with a surprise guest, like a sneaky raccoon planning a party in your living room! With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control of your web server. They can execute malicious commands, steal sensitive data, or even launch further attacks on your network—turning your trusted site into a playground for cybercriminals!

Put simply

Think of it like a delivery person leaving a package without checking the contents. If they don't verify what's inside, you might end up with a surprise guest, like a sneaky raccoon planning a party in your living room! This vulnerability allows unauthenticated users to upload files of dangerous types, including web shells, to the server, thus bypassing security measures that should prevent such actions.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could gain full control of your web server. They can execute malicious commands, steal sensitive data, or even launch further attacks on your network—turning your trusted site into a playground for cybercriminals! Immediately update The Novel Design Store Directory to version 4.3.1 or higher. Review your upload validation mechanisms and implement strict file type checks to prevent unauthorized file uploads. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be back in control of your digital space in no time! 💪✨

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
0.01499 · 74.1th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-11T05:59Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 05:59Z
    WordPress The Novel Design Store Directory plugin <= 4.3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5