CVE-2024-2381
Published: 19 June 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-2381 is a high-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Ali2Woo Aliexpress Dropshipping With Alinext. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 7.0% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
The AliExpress Dropshipping with AliNext Lite plugin for WordPress is affected by an arbitrary file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) present in all versions through 3.3.5. The flaw stems from missing file type validation inside the ajax_save_image function, allowing an authenticated user to place attacker-controlled files on the server. The issue carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8.
An attacker with subscriber-level (or higher) WordPress credentials can invoke the vulnerable AJAX handler to upload arbitrary files, including web shells, and thereby achieve remote code execution on the hosting server. No user interaction or special network conditions are required beyond standard authenticated access to the site.
Public references point to a patched changeset in the plugin’s WooCommerceProductEditController.php file and to Wordfence advisory data that recommend updating to a fixed release. Site administrators should apply the latest plugin version and verify that file-upload endpoints are restricted to expected MIME types and directories.
EPSS for the CVE rose from lower values to a peak of 0.1282 on 2025-12-11 before receding to the current 0.0959, indicating measurable post-disclosure exploitation interest that warrants renewed attention.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-27334
Vulnerability details
The AliExpress Dropshipping with AliNext Lite plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ajax_save_image function in all versions up to, and including, 3.3.5. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers,…
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with subscriber-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
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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.