CVE-2024-11613
WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.15 - Unauthenticated Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion
Description
The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15 via the 'wfu_file_downloader.php' file. This is due to lack of proper sanitization of the 'source' parameter and allowing a user-defined directory path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.
INFO
Published Date :
Jan. 8, 2025, 7:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
April 17, 2025, 2:41 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
Yes !
Source :
[email protected]
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the WordPress File Upload plugin to the latest version.
- Remove the vulnerable plugin if not actively used.
- Review server configurations for unauthorized file operations.
Public PoC/Exploit Available at Github
CVE-2024-11613 has a 2 public
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Exploit by Chirag Artani for CVE-2024-11613 in WordPress File Upload
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Apr. 17, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:a:iptanus:wordpress_file_upload:*:*:*:*:*:wordpress:*:* versions up to (excluding) 4.25.0 Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-file-upload/trunk/wfu_file_downloader.php Types: Product Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3217005/ Types: Patch Added Reference Type Wordfence: https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/31052fe6-a0ae-4502-b2d2-dbc3b3bf672f?source=cve Types: Third Party Advisory -
New CVE Received by [email protected]
Jan. 08, 2025
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Description The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15 via the 'wfu_file_downloader.php' file. This is due to lack of proper sanitization of the 'source' parameter and allowing a user-defined directory path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server. Added CVSS V3.1 AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H Added CWE CWE-94 Added Reference https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/wp-file-upload/trunk/wfu_file_downloader.php Added Reference https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3217005/ Added Reference https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/31052fe6-a0ae-4502-b2d2-dbc3b3bf672f?source=cve