Vulnerability Description
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Davidlingren | Media Library Assistant | < 3.19 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/media-library-assistant/trunk/includeProduct
- https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3133909/Patch
- https://wordpress.org/plugins/media-library-assistant/#developersRelease Notes
- https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9a446fe7-c97a-436e-b49Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-6823?
CVE-2024-6823 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up...
How severe is CVE-2024-6823?
CVE-2024-6823 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-6823?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Davidlingren Media Library Assistant.