Insufficient Restrictions on File Upload in wp-file-upload Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2015-9340

7.5HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Wordpress
Status
WordPress File Upload
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 August 2019

What is CVE-2015-9340?

The wp-file-upload plugin for WordPress prior to version 3.0.0 suffers from inadequate restrictions on the types of files users can upload. This oversight allows the upload of potentially malicious file types, including PHP, JS, and HTML files. Such vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized scripts, leading to data breaches or site compromise. It is crucial for users of this plugin to update to the latest version to mitigate these risks.

References

https://wordpress.org/plugins/wp-file-upload/#developers
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
High
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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