CVE-2024-51793CWE-434

WordPress RepairBuddy plugin <= 3.8115 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 11, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
2%
Percentile
78.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🔥 A web shell could be uploaded with just one click! This critical vulnerability in RepairBuddy allows attackers to take control of your server in the blink of an eye! ⚠️ Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver dropping off a package with a hidden key inside – anyone who gets that package can unlock the front door and stroll right in without being questioned. In this case, the web shell is that hidden key! If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control of your server, allowing them to steal sensitive data, modify files, or even take down your services entirely. This is absolutely devastating for any business – a true nightmare scenario!

Put simply

Think of it like a sneaky delivery driver dropping off a package with a hidden key inside – anyone who gets that package can unlock the front door and stroll right in without being questioned. In this case, the web shell is that hidden key! The unrestricted file upload vulnerability allows users to upload files of any type, including executable web shells, to the server without proper validation. This means that an attacker can bypass security protocols and run malicious code at will.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain complete control of your server, allowing them to steal sensitive data, modify files, or even take down your services entirely. This is absolutely devastating for any business – a true nightmare scenario! Immediate action is required: update RepairBuddy to the latest version (beyond 3.8115) to close this vulnerability. Additionally, implement strict validation checks for uploaded files and ensure only allowed file types can be uploaded. Don’t wait; secure your system now! You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll be on your way to earning your security hero badge 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
0.01845 · 78.9th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-11T05:52Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 11 NOV 05:52Z
    WordPress RepairBuddy plugin <= 3.8115 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5