aDirectory <= 1.3 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

2024-10-24 00:00

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Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 1.3.1

Affected PluginaDirectory – WP Business Directory Plugin and Classified Ads Listings Directory

Affected Version<= 1.3

CVSS9.8Critical

CVECVE-2024-50420

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Vulnerability Overview

The aDirectory – Directory Listing WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: Update to version 1.3.1, or a newer patched version --- IDENTIFIER: CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) The product allows the upload or transfer of dangerous file types that are automatically processed within its environment.

External References

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2024-50420 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/2742cc47-8e3d-4fe4-b653-7310a4156a84

CVSS Vector

9.8

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

Base

Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges RequiredNone
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityHigh
AvailabilityHigh

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