CVE-2024-52374CWE-434

WordPress Do That Task plugin <= 1.5.5 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
1%
Percentile
42.7
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in Do That Task lets attackers plant a web shell on your server, and it’s as critical as it sounds! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant allowing anyone to deliver any type of food without checking ingredients — a rogue chef could slip in something harmful without anyone noticing! With this vulnerability, an attacker can gain full control over your server by uploading malicious files, leading to data theft, service disruption, or even full system compromise. This is absolutely devastating and could leave your organization at risk for significant financial and reputational damage!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing anyone to deliver any type of food without checking ingredients — a rogue chef could slip in something harmful without anyone noticing! This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to upload dangerous file types, specifically web shells, without any validation – like an unmonitored delivery area that accepts anything dropped off, regardless of whether it’s safe or not.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker can gain full control over your server by uploading malicious files, leading to data theft, service disruption, or even full system compromise. This is absolutely devastating and could leave your organization at risk for significant financial and reputational damage! To mitigate this risk, you must immediately update to version 1.5.6 or later of Do That Task. Additionally, implement strict file type validation checks to ensure that only safe file types are accepted for upload. Regularly audit your file upload mechanisms to catch any sneaky attempts at exploitation! You've got this! Act quickly, and you'll be on the path to securing your environment! 🛡️

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
0.00511 · 42.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-14T18:10Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 18:10Z
    WordPress Do That Task plugin <= 1.5.5 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5