Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in WordPress User Extra Fields Plugin
CVE-2024-11150

9.8CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
WordPress User Extra Fields
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 November 2024

Summary

The WordPress User Extra Fields plugin is affected by a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files from a server due to inadequate validation of file paths in the delete_tmp_uploaded_file() function. This flaw exists in all versions up to and including 16.6. The ability to delete critical files, such as wp-config.php, could enable remote code execution, substantially compromising server security and integrity.

Affected Version(s)

WordPress User Extra Fields * <= 16.6

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://codecanyon.net/item/user-extra-fields/12949844

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.8
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Chloe Chamberland
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