Vulnerability · Published Jul 16, 2024 · Assigned by Wordfence

CVE-2024-5852WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal

Medium 4.3

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A medium-severity path traversal in Iptanus File Upload from nickboss. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 53% of all known vulnerabilities).

Severity (CVSS 3.1)4.3Medium

Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 47.1% of all CVEs

Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none

Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known

Official 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.

Affected products (as reported)

Vendor	Product	Versions
nickboss	Iptanus File Upload	0 – through 4.24.7

Weakness: CWE-22 · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

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Affected products (as reported)

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