CVE-2024-52407CWE-434

WordPress BasePress Migration Tools plugin <= 1.0.0 - 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

🔥 A simple file upload could turn your server into a hacker’s playground! Think of it like a restaurant allowing patrons to drop off any type of food into the kitchen without checking—an open invitation for food mishaps or worse! An unrestricted upload of a dangerous file type means an attacker can upload a web shell, giving them full control over your server. This could lead to devastating consequences, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, service disruption, or even a complete takeover of your website!

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant allowing patrons to drop off any type of food into the kitchen without checking—an open invitation for food mishaps or worse! This vulnerability in BasePress Migration Tools allows attackers to upload malicious files without proper validation, enabling them to execute remote code on the server with potentially catastrophic effects.

What to do

An unrestricted upload of a dangerous file type means an attacker can upload a web shell, giving them full control over your server. This could lead to devastating consequences, including unauthorized access to sensitive data, service disruption, or even a complete takeover of your website! Immediately update to the latest version of BasePress Migration Tools, as versions through 1.0.0 are vulnerable. Additionally, implement strict file type validation on uploads to ensure only safe files are accepted. Regularly audit your server’s file handling practices to avoid similar issues in the future. You've got this! By taking these steps, you'll transform from potential victim to security hero 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
2024-11-16T21:46Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 16 NOV 21:46Z
    WordPress BasePress Migration Tools plugin <= 1.0.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5