Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in Social Share Buttons Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13117

6.5MEDIUM

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
Social Share Buttons For WordPress
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 January 2025

Badges

👾 Exploit Exists🟡 Public PoC

What is CVE-2024-13117?

The Social Share Buttons plugin for WordPress, up to version 2.7, has a security flaw that permits unauthenticated users to upload arbitrary image files. This vulnerability allows attackers to manipulate the upload path, potentially leading to unauthorized access or the execution of malicious scripts. Website owners using this plugin should take immediate action to secure their installations and update to the latest version.

Affected Version(s)

Social Share Buttons for WordPress 0 <= 2.7

Exploit Proof of Concept (PoC)

PoC code is written by security researchers to demonstrate the vulnerability can be exploited. PoC code is also a key component for weaponization which could lead to ransomware.

CVE-2024-13117 - Proof of Concept

References

https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/3234cdac-f328-4f1e-a1de-...
exploitvdb-entrytechnical-description

CVSS V3.1

Score:
6.5
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
Low
Integrity:
Low
Availability:
Low
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • 🟡

    Public PoC available

  • 👾

    Exploit known to exist

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Bob Matyas
WPScan
.