WordPress File Upload: Broken access control
WordPress File Upload is affected by broken access control. Exposure depends on how the affected operation is made reachable by the site. A successful request can reach data or an operation that should be restricted to another user or a more privileged role.
- Component
- WordPress File Upload
- Plugin slug
wp-file-upload- Affected
- See vendor advisory
- Safe version
- See mitigation notes
- Published
- Nov 01, 2024
This CVE was published Nov 01, 2024 and is one of 14 known issues for this plugin.
Update, patch or deactivate.
No fixed release is identified. Update WordPress File Upload 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
Broken Access Control vulnerability in Nickolas Bossinas WordPress File Upload allows Exploiting Incorrectly Configured Access Control Security Levels.This issue affects WordPress File Upload: from n/a through 4.24.7.
CVE / CNA vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
NVD vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N