CVE-2024-51790CWE-434

WordPress HB AUDIO GALLERY plugin <= 3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
44.8
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in HB AUDIO GALLERY means attackers can upload a web shell directly! 🔥 Think of it like allowing a delivery driver to drop off any package at your front door without ever checking the contents. A malicious package could be a web shell that gives full access to your home — or in this case, your server! If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your web server, potentially stealing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even launching attacks on other systems. The implications are absolutely devastating, with a CVSS score of 10 making this an urgent priority!

Put simply

Think of it like allowing a delivery driver to drop off any package at your front door without ever checking the contents. A malicious package could be a web shell that gives full access to your home — or in this case, your server! The vulnerability in HB AUDIO GALLERY allows for the unrestricted upload of files, which means an attacker can upload a web shell to the server without any checks on file types. This is a critical security oversight in versions n/a through 3.0.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could take complete control of your web server, potentially stealing sensitive data, disrupting services, or even launching attacks on other systems. The implications are absolutely devastating, with a CVSS score of 10 making this an urgent priority! To protect your system, immediately update to the latest version of HB AUDIO GALLERY that resolves this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict file type validations and scans on uploaded files to ensure only safe formats are accepted. Don't leave your door wide open! You've got this! Follow these steps, and you'll be on your way to fortifying your defenses! 🛡️

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
0.00543 · 44.8th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-11T05:55Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 05:55Z
    WordPress HB AUDIO GALLERY plugin <= 3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5