CVE-2024-6828
HIGH
7.2
CVSS 3.1
Description
The Redux Framework plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthenticated JSON file uploads due to missing authorization and capability checks on the Redux_Color_Scheme_Import function in versions 4.4.12 to 4.4.17. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload JSON files, which can be used to conduct stored cross-site scripting attacks and, in some rare cases, when the wp_filesystem fails to initialize - to Remote Code Execution.
Affected WordPress components
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Redux Framework Plugin · redux-frameworkFrom 4.4.12 (including) to 4.4.17 (including)View 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
- davidanderson Redux Framework — From 4.4.12 (including) to 4.4.17 (including)
- redux gutenberg_template_library_\&_redux_framework — From 4.4.12 (including) to 4.4.17 (including)
References
- core.trac.wordpress.org https://core.trac.wordpress.org/browser/tags/6.5.4/src/wp-includes/class-wp-theme-json.php#L1690
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-filesystem.php#L614
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-helpers.php#L938
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/extensions/color_scheme/color_scheme/class-redux-color-scheme-import.php#L75
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/tags/4.4.17/redux-core/inc/fields/typography/redux-typography.js#L646
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/redux-framework/trunk/redux-core/inc/classes/class-redux-filesystem.php#L166
- www.wordfence.com https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/18a37063-31aa-4b1f-b1a5-1ea921a20686?source=cve
- nvd.nist.gov Official NVD record