WordPress security changelog
HIGH CVE-2021-4354 Modified

Pwa For Wp & Amp: Dangerous file upload

Pwa For Wp & Amp is affected by dangerous file upload. Exploitation requires an authenticated WordPress account. Successful exploitation can place attacker-controlled executable content on the server and may lead to full site compromise.

CVE / CNA score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · security@wordfence.com
NVD score 8.8 CVSS 3.1 · nvd@nist.gov
Component
Pwa For Wp & Amp
Plugin slug
pwa-for-wp-&-amp
Affected
See vendor advisory
Safe version
See mitigation notes
Published
Jun 07, 2023
Weakness
CWE-434 — Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

This CVE was published Jun 07, 2023 and is one of 4 known issues for this plugin.

Update, patch or deactivate.

Update Pwa For Wp & Amp to a release outside the affected range, or disable and remove it until a fixed version is available.

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

The PWA for WP & AMP for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the pwaforwp_splashscreen_uploader function in versions up to, and including, 1.7.32. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.

CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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

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