Default Thumbnail Plus <= 1.0.2.3 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Arbitrary File Upload

2024-07-08 00:00

István Márton

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginDefault Thumbnail Plus

Affected Version<= 1.0.2.3

CVSS8.8High

CVECVE-2024-6161

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Vulnerability Overview

The Default Thumbnail Plus plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'get_cache_image' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Technical Analysis

REMEDIATION: No known patch available. Please review the vulnerability's details in depth and employ mitigations based on your organization's risk tolerance. It may be best to uninstall the affected software and find a replacement. --- 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-2024-6161 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/046f11b6-7d1a-4bd3-8250-4c5a50fab3ff

CVSS Vector

8.8

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

Base

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

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