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MEDIUM · 4.3

CVE-2024-5852

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. ...

Vulnerability Description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server.

CVSS Score

4.3

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
LOW
Availability
NONE

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
IptanusWordpress File Upload< 4.24.8

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2024-5852?

CVE-2024-5852 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. ...

How severe is CVE-2024-5852?

CVE-2024-5852 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2024-5852?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Iptanus Wordpress File Upload.