WordPress InstaWP Connect plugin <= 0.1.0.8 - Auth. Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability
CVE-2024-25918

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
InstaWP Connect
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2024

Summary

A vulnerability exists in the InstaWP Connect plugin developed by the InstaWP Team that allows for unrestricted file uploads. This flaw potentially enables an attacker to upload files containing malicious code, thereby facilitating code injection attacks. The vulnerability impacts all versions of the InstaWP Connect product up to and including version 0.1.0.8, posing significant risks to users who have not implemented proper security measures. Ensuring that this plugin is updated to a secure version is critical for all users to mitigate the risks associated with this issue.

Affected Version(s)

InstaWP Connect <= 0.1.0.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/instawp-con...
vdb-entry

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

Credit

Majed Refaea (Patchstack Alliance)
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