Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability Affects Folders Pro Plugin for WordPress
CVE-2024-2024

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Wordpress
Status
Folders Pro
Vendor
CVE Published:
14 June 2024

Summary

The Folders Pro plugin for WordPress has a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file uploads owing to insufficient file type validation in the 'handle_folders_file_upload' function. This affects all versions up to and including 3.0.2. Authenticated attackers, specifically those with author access or higher, can exploit this vulnerability to upload potentially malicious files to the server hosting the affected site, which could lead to remote code execution. Timely updates and security measures are essential to mitigate the risks posed by this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Folders Pro * <= 3.0.2

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/folders/tags/3...

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

Colin Xu
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