Arbitrary File Upload Vulnerability in WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin
CVE-2024-3412

9.1CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor

WordPress
Status
WP Staging – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration
Vendor
CVE Published:
29 May 2024

What is CVE-2024-3412?

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore is susceptible to arbitrary file upload vulnerabilities due to inadequate file type validation in the wpstg_processing AJAX action. This flaw affects all versions up to and including 3.4.3, allowing authenticated attackers with administrator-level access to upload unauthorized files to the server. Such actions could potentially lead to remote code execution, compromising the security of the affected WordPress site.

Affected Version(s)

WP STAGING – WordPress Backup, Restore & Migration 0 <= 3.4.3

References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id...
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3076275/wp-s...

EPSS Score

8% chance of being exploited in the next 30 days.

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.1
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

Credit

haidv35
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