Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type Vulnerability Allows Web Shell Upload to Web Server
CVE-2024-37424

9.9CRITICAL

Key Information:

Vendor
WordPress
Status
Newspack Blocks
Vendor
CVE Published:
9 July 2024

Summary

A vulnerability affecting Automattic's Newspack Blocks allows for the unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types, potentially enabling attackers to upload a web shell to the server. This issue compromises the server's security and can lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and further exploitation of the vulnerable site. The affected versions include those prior to 3.0.8, which underscores the necessity for WordPress users to ensure they are running the latest, patched version.

Affected Version(s)

Newspack Blocks <= 3.0.8

References

https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/newspack-bl...
vdb-entry

CVSS V3.1

Score:
9.9
Severity:
CRITICAL
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Changed

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

Credit

Rafie Muhammad (Patchstack)
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