file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.php file of the ProfilePress: A security weakness
file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.php file of the ProfilePress is affected by a security weakness. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. The resulting impact depends on how the affected component exposes the vulnerable operation.
- Component
- file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.php file of the ProfilePress
- Plugin slug
profilepress- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Jul 07, 2021
This CVE was published Jul 07, 2021 and is one of 26 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified. Update file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.php file of the ProfilePress when a confirmed fixed release becomes available; until then, disable and remove it when the site's risk warrants.
No confirmed safe version is listed. Consider a vendor-supported patch or temporarily restricting the affected functionality while you assess the risk.
Deactivate only when warranted by your risk profile, or when advised by your hosting provider in the limited circumstances where the vulnerability cannot otherwise be mitigated. If you’re unsure which action is appropriate, contact Fused or your hosting provider for guidance.
Technical description
A vulnerability in the file uploader component found in the ~/src/Classes/FileUploader.php file of the ProfilePress WordPress plugin made it possible for users to upload arbitrary files during user registration or during profile updates. This issue affects versions 3.0.0 - 3.1.3. .
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H