CVE-2024-52379CWE-434

WordPress kineticPay for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.0.8 - 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 flaw lets attackers drop web shells right into your server! 🔥 Think of it like giving someone a spare key to your office without checking who they are. They can walk right in and access everything without a second glance. This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to upload a dangerous web shell, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! They could steal sensitive data, modify your website, or even launch further attacks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business.

Put simply

Think of it like giving someone a spare key to your office without checking who they are. They can walk right in and access everything without a second glance. The unrestricted file upload vulnerability in kineticPay for WooCommerce allows users to upload files without proper validation, which can lead to executing harmful scripts on the server if a web shell is uploaded.

What to do

This vulnerability could allow a malicious actor to upload a dangerous web shell, giving them the keys to your digital kingdom! They could steal sensitive data, modify your website, or even launch further attacks. The consequences could be absolutely devastating for your business. Immediately update kineticPay for WooCommerce to version 2.0.9 or later to resolve this security issue. Additionally, implement strict file type validation and check file contents to ensure no unwanted scripts can be executed. Regularly audit your uploads to identify any potential risks. You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll shore up your defenses 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
0.00511 · 42.7th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-14T17:40Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 17:40Z
    WordPress kineticPay for WooCommerce plugin <= 2.0.8 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5