CVE-2024-13720
CRITICAL
9.1
CVSS 3.1
Description
The WP Image Uploader plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the gky_image_uploader_main_function() function in all versions up to, and including, 1.0.1. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php).
Affected WordPress components
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wp-image-uploader Plugin · wp-image-uploaderUp to and including 1.0.1View on WordPress.org
A confirmed match is backed by the plugin or theme slug. A possible match is based on the product name only and should be verified.
Affected products and versions
- filipmedia WP Image Uploader — Up to and including 1.0.1
- ivanm wp_image_uploader — Up to and including 1.0.1
References
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/wp-image-uploader/trunk/index.php#L85 Patch
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/4af41f69-1335-4199-bf29-c9699de50a16?source=cve Third Party Advisory
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record