CVE-2024-56064CWE-434

WordPress WP SuperBackup plugin <= 2.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical · published December 31, 2024

CVSS v3.1
10.0
EPSS
33%
Percentile
98.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 An unrestricted file upload vulnerability means attackers can easily plant a web shell on your server! 🔥 Imagine if a delivery person could drop off any package at your front door without being verified — that’s what this vulnerability allows for web files! An attacker could upload a malicious script to your server, giving them the keys to the kingdom. They could read sensitive data, change your website, or even use it for more nefarious purposes. Talk about an absolute nightmare!

Put simply

Imagine if a delivery person could drop off any package at your front door without being verified — that’s what this vulnerability allows for web files! This vulnerability in WP SuperBackup (versions <= 2.3.3) permits the unrestricted upload of files, allowing attackers to upload dangerous file types like web shells without any authentication checks.

What to do

An attacker could upload a malicious script to your server, giving them the keys to the kingdom. They could read sensitive data, change your website, or even use it for more nefarious purposes. Talk about an absolute nightmare! Immediately update WP SuperBackup to the latest version to close this entry point. Implement file type validation and restrict uploads to trusted formats only. Regularly audit your server for any unauthorized files, just to be safe! You've got this! With these steps, you’ll be on your way to securing your server in no time. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
10.0 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.33164 · 98.4th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-12-31T12:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 31 DEC 12:54Z
    WordPress WP SuperBackup plugin <= 2.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability
    cvelistv5