CVE-2024-10801
Published: 09 November 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-10801 is a critical-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Codecanyon (inferred from references). Its CVSS base score is 9.8 (Critical).
Operationally, ranked in the top 5.7% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The WordPress User Extra Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_manage_file_chunk_upload() function in all versions up to and including 16.5. This flaw, tracked as CWE-434, allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server, which can enable remote code execution when user registration is enabled on the site. The vulnerability carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8.
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit the issue over the network without authentication or user interaction by leveraging the chunked file upload handler once registration is permitted. Successful exploitation grants the ability to place malicious files on the server, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected WordPress installation.
The primary references point to the plugin's Codecanyon listing and a detailed Wordfence threat intelligence entry that outlines the vulnerability scope and affected versions. The current EPSS score of 0.1329 with a peak of 0.1394 does not indicate a material rise from a low baseline.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-33306
Vulnerability details
The WordPress User Extra Fields plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_manage_file_chunk_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 16.5. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to…
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upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. User registration must be enabled for this to be exploited.
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
Likely Mitigating Controls AI
Per-CVE control mapping for this CVE has not run yet; the list below is derived from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry.
Requiring identifiable owners for portable devices reduces the attack surface for unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types via anonymous media.
Dangerous file uploads can be detonated in the chamber to determine malice before any production write or execution occurs.
Prevents unrestricted writing of arbitrary or malicious firmware by keeping hardware write-protect enabled except under tightly controlled manual procedures.
Scans files from external sources on download/open/execute, blocking unrestricted uploads of dangerous file types.