CVE-2024-52384CWE-434

WordPress Sage AI: Chatbots, OpenAI GPT-4 Bulk Articles, Dalle-3 Image Generation plugin <= 2.4.9 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 14, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.3
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload flaw means a crafty web shell could be uploaded to your server with a simple file drop! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish a customer hands them, without checking if it’s safe to serve. That could lead to some seriously unsavory surprises in the kitchen! An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain complete control over your web server, allowing them to steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or disrupt services entirely. It's a nightmare scenario that could have devastating consequences for your business and your users!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish a customer hands them, without checking if it’s safe to serve. That could lead to some seriously unsavory surprises in the kitchen! This vulnerability in wpmonks Sage AI allows users to upload files of dangerous types, such as web shells, bypassing any security measures in place. Versions from n/a to 2.4.9 are affected, making it alarmingly easy for malicious actors to compromise the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to gain complete control over your web server, allowing them to steal sensitive data, manipulate content, or disrupt services entirely. It's a nightmare scenario that could have devastating consequences for your business and your users! To safeguard your system, immediately update to version 2.5.0 or higher. Implement strict file type validation to prevent unauthorized uploads, and regularly review your security settings. 🛡️ You've got this! Follow these steps, and you’ll lock down your server in no time! 💪✨

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.9 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00492 · 41.3th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-14T17:35Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 14 NOV 17:35Z
    WordPress Sage AI: Chatbots, OpenAI GPT-4 Bulk Articles, Dalle-3 Image Generation plugin <= 2.4.9 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
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