CVE-2024-56054CWE-434

WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.2 - Instructor+ Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published December 18, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.1
EPSS
1%
Percentile
47.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A web shell upload is a hacker’s dream come true! This flaw in VibeThemes WPLMS could let attackers drop dangerous files into your server without breaking a sweat. 🔥 Think of this like a restaurant with no security on the staff entrance — any delivery person could stroll in and cook whatever they want in the kitchen! If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your server, manipulate data, or even take it entirely offline. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic data breaches or complete service disruption!

Put simply

Think of this like a restaurant with no security on the staff entrance — any delivery person could stroll in and cook whatever they want in the kitchen! This vulnerability allows unrestricted file uploads, meaning attackers can upload malicious files like web shells, which execute code on your server, posing a severe security threat.

What to do

If exploited, an attacker could gain full control over your server, manipulate data, or even take it entirely offline. This is not just a minor inconvenience; it could lead to catastrophic data breaches or complete service disruption! Immediately update your WPLMS plugin to version 1.9.9.5.2 or later to close this loophole. Additionally, implement strict file upload controls to only allow safe file types. Regularly audit your server for any unauthorized files or changes. You've got this! Just a few steps and you'll be on your way to securing your system! 🛡️

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
0.00584 · 47.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-12-18T18:53Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 18 DEC 18:53Z
    WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.2 - Instructor+ Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5