CVE-2024-5852: wordpress file Path Traversal — Fix

Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server.

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CVSS v3.1 Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-22 Path Traversal

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
iptanus	wordpress_file_upload	< 4.24.8

References

Advisories & Patches

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3118456%40wp-file-upload&new=3118456%40wp-file-upload&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3118456%40wp-file-upload&new=3118456%40wp-file-upload&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

Other References

https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/39bb69e0-fb18-4737-9eb7-bda2b5bc16a2?source=cve https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/39bb69e0-fb18-4737-9eb7-bda2b5bc16a2?source=cve

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-5852? +

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2024-5852? +

CVE-2024-5852 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 4.3 out of 10, rated MEDIUM. This is a medium-severity vulnerability that should be remediated as part of regular maintenance.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-5852? +

CVE-2024-5852 affects products from iptanus, specifically: wordpress_file_upload. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-5852? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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