InstaWP Connect <= 0.1.0.38 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

2024-06-21 00:00

AtaTurk1925

Strategic Overview

Status

Patched in 0.1.0.39

Affected PluginInstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration

Affected Version<= 0.1.0.38

CVSS10.0Critical

CVECVE-2024-37228

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Vulnerability Overview

The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.38. 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 0.1.0.39, 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-2024-37228 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cedc575c-ee8f-4c62-bc44-95252a0c8b6f

CVSS Vector

10.0

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

Base

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

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