Shortcode Addons <= 3.2.5 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload

2024-03-29 00:00

Peng Zhou

Strategic Overview

Status

Unpatched

Affected PluginShortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension

Affected Version<= 3.2.5

CVSS9.1Critical

CVECVE-2024-31114

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Vulnerability Overview

The Shortcode Addons- with Visual Composer, Divi, Beaver Builder and Elementor Extension plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 3.2.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, 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-2024-31114 https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9addaa26-46b3-4fbf-8986-0b8c8f2dd286

CVSS Vector

9.1

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

Base

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

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