Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Autoptimize WordPress Plugin
CVE-2020-24948

7.2HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Autoptimize
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 September 2020

Summary

The Autoptimize WordPress Plugin version 2.7.6 contains a significant vulnerability that allows high privilege users to upload arbitrary files through the ao_ccss_import AJAX call. This occurs due to inadequate validation of the uploaded file, permitting non-Zip file uploads, such as PHP scripts. If exploited, this can lead to remote command execution, posing a severe risk to the integrity and security of the affected WordPress installations.

References

https://wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10372
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http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/160850/WordPress-Aut...
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EPSS Score

54% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.2
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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