CVE-2024-52404CWE-434

WordPress CF7 Reply Manager plugin <= 1.2.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published November 16, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.9
EPSS
0%
Percentile
41.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability in the CF7 Reply Manager means a crafty attacker can send harmful files with just a few clicks! 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant allowing customers to deliver any dish without a chef checking the ingredients — it could lead to a disastrous surprise on the menu! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload dangerous files, potentially leading to server compromise, data breaches, or even more catastrophic consequences. Imagine someone sneaking in a time bomb disguised as a dessert — the results could be absolutely devastating!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant allowing customers to deliver any dish without a chef checking the ingredients — it could lead to a disastrous surprise on the menu! 🍽️ This vulnerability allows unauthorized users to upload files of any type, including malicious scripts, due to inadequate validation of file types in the CF7 Reply Manager, versions n/a through <= 1.2.3.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to upload dangerous files, potentially leading to server compromise, data breaches, or even more catastrophic consequences. Imagine someone sneaking in a time bomb disguised as a dessert — the results could be absolutely devastating! To secure your system, immediately update the CF7 Reply Manager to the latest version, apply file type validation checks, and limit file uploads to safe formats only. Don't forget to audit your existing uploaded files for any that may pose a risk! You've got this! Follow these steps and you'll have your security locked down 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 · 41.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-11-16T21:51Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 21:51Z
    WordPress CF7 Reply Manager plugin <= 1.2.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
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