CVE-2024-9290CWE-434

Super Backup & Clone - Migrate for WordPress <= 2.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Critical · published December 13, 2024

CVSS v3.1
9.8
EPSS
4%
Percentile
89.2
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

🚨 A missing file type validation lets anyone upload whatever they want! The Super Backup & Clone - Migrate for WordPress plugin is vulnerable in all versions up to 2.3.3, meaning an attacker with no authentication can potentially take control of your server. 🔥 This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of your house wide open with a note inviting anyone to bring in their own packages. If they can drop anything inside, who knows what kind of trouble they could cause! An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full remote code execution. This means they could gain unauthorized access to your site, steal sensitive data, or even wreak havoc across your server. The stakes are incredibly high!

Put simply

This vulnerability is like leaving the back door of your house wide open with a note inviting anyone to bring in their own packages. If they can drop anything inside, who knows what kind of trouble they could cause! This vulnerability is caused by a lack of file type validation and capability checks in the ibk_restore_migrate_check() function, allowing unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary files to the server.

What to do

An attacker could exploit this flaw to upload malicious files, potentially leading to full remote code execution. This means they could gain unauthorized access to your site, steal sensitive data, or even wreak havoc across your server. The stakes are incredibly high! To fix this, update the Super Backup & Clone - Migrate for WordPress plugin to the latest version. Implement proper file type validation and capability checks to ensure that only authorized users can perform these actions. You've got this! By taking swift action, you can lock down your site and keep it safe from potential threats. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS v3.1
9.8 · CRITICAL
Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03526 · 89.2th percentile
Weakness
CWE-434 · Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type
Published
2024-12-13T09:27Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 DEC 09:27Z
    Super Backup & Clone - Migrate for WordPress <= 2.3.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
    cvelistv5