Arbitrary File Deletion Vulnerability in WP Image Uploader Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-13720

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Image Uploader
Vendor
CVE Published:
30 January 2025

What is CVE-2024-13720?

The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress contains a vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to exploit insufficient file path validation. This flaw exists in the gky_image_uploader_main_function(), enabling unauthorized deletion of arbitrary files on the server. If critical files, such as wp-config.php, are targeted and deleted, it could lead to severe consequences including remote code execution, compromising the integrity of the WordPress installation.

Affected Version(s)

WP Image Uploader * <= 1.0.1

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-image-uploa...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
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

Credit

Colin Xu
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