Vulnerability Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through the checkUploadedArchive() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.149. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Cleantalk | Security \& Malware Scan | < 2.150 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3229205/security-malware-firewall#fPatch
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9fa30fa2-6c42-4e5f-a0bThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-13365?
CVE-2024-13365 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through th...
How severe is CVE-2024-13365?
CVE-2024-13365 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-13365?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Cleantalk Security \& Malware Scan.