CVE-2024-52398CWE-434

WordPress CDI plugin <= 5.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability could let an attacker drop dangerous files directly into your WooCommerce interface! 🔥 Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish a customer brings in without checking if it’s safe to serve. If someone slipped in a spoiled meal, it could poison all your guests! With this vulnerability, an attacker could upload malicious files that might allow them to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising your entire system. Imagine a rogue chef running wild in the kitchen—accessing sensitive data, altering product listings, or even shutting down your store entirely!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant accepting any dish a customer brings in without checking if it’s safe to serve. If someone slipped in a spoiled meal, it could poison all your guests! This vulnerability allows attackers to upload files without proper validation, specifically affecting Halyra's CDI from n/a through version 5.5.3, which opens the door for arbitrary code execution.

What to do

With this vulnerability, an attacker could upload malicious files that might allow them to execute arbitrary code, potentially compromising your entire system. Imagine a rogue chef running wild in the kitchen—accessing sensitive data, altering product listings, or even shutting down your store entirely! Immediately patch to version 5.5.4 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, review your file upload handling processes to ensure only safe file types are accepted. Implement file type validation and strict access controls to bolster your defenses! You’ve got this! Follow these steps to secure your WooCommerce site and keep those pesky attackers at bay! 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.1 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00489 · 41.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-16T22:08Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 22:08Z
    WordPress CDI plugin <= 5.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5