Cyber Resilience

CVE-2024-2381

Ali2Woo Aliexpress Dropshipping With Alinext ≤ 3.3.6

Published
19 June 2024
Modified
08 April 2026
Patch / advisory
CVSS Score v3.1 8.8
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Raw vectorCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS Score 0.0091 57th percentile
Risk Priority 74 floored blend · peak EPSS

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, exploitation aligns with the MITRE ATT&CK technique Exploit Public-Facing Application (T1190); ranked in the top 43% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

The strongest mitigations our analysis identified map to SI-3 (Malicious Code Protection) and CM-7 (Least Functionality) — see the control section below for these in your framework.

Deeper analysis AI-assisted summary

Synthesised by an AI model from the NVD description and linked references — a reading aid, not an authoritative source.

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.

OWASP Top 10 for Web (2025)

EU & UK References

Vulnerability Data

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.

CWE(s)

Related Threats

MITRE ATT&CK Enterprise Techniques

T1190 Exploit Public-Facing Application Initial Access
Adversaries may attempt to exploit a weakness in an Internet-facing host or system to initially access a network.
T1505 Server Software Component Persistence
Adversaries may abuse legitimate extensible development features of servers to establish persistent access to systems.
T1505.003 Web Shell Persistence
Adversaries may backdoor web servers with web shells to establish persistent access to systems.
T1059 Command and Scripting Interpreter Execution
Adversaries may abuse command and script interpreters to execute commands, scripts, or binaries.
T1105 Ingress Tool Transfer Command And Control
Adversaries may transfer tools or other files from an external system into a compromised environment.
Derived from this CVE’s CWE(s) via the direct CWE→ATT&CK cross-walk.

CVEs Like This One

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CVE-2023-31946Shared CWE-434
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CVE-2024-49216Shared CWE-434
CVE-2025-8297Shared CWE-434
CVE-2024-35080Shared CWE-434
CVE-2021-30118Shared CWE-434
CVE-2024-29514Shared CWE-434

Affected Assets

ali2woo
aliexpress dropshipping with alinext
≤ 3.3.6

Mitigating Controls

Control response

Prevent
Stop it (NIST 800-53)

Detect
Catch it (NIST detect / respond)

Harden
Shrink the surface (DISA STIG)

Validate
Prove the fix (OWASP ASVS)
  • V5.1.1

Mitigating Controls (NIST 800-53 r5) AI

Malicious-code protection at entry points blocks dangerous file types from being accepted and executed.

Least functionality restricts the file types and automatic processing capabilities the system will accept.

SC-18 Mobile Code partial match

Mobile-code controls define, authorize, and block unacceptable uploaded code before automatic processing occurs.

Mitigating Controls (NIST CSF 2.0) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→CSF cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

PR.PS-05 mostly match
prevents

Restricting execution of unauthorized software directly blocks dangerous uploaded files from running.

PR.PS-01 partial match
prevents

Hardened configuration baselines can enforce allowed file types and processing rules.

PR.PS-06 partial match
prevents

Secure development practices include input validation and file-type restrictions that prevent this weakness.

Mitigating Controls (ISO/IEC 27001:2022 Annex A) AI

Derived directly from the weakness types (CWEs) cited in the NVD entry via our AI-authored CWE→ISO cross-walk (authority under review) — links open the control.

finds

Configuration and acceptance testing verify that file-upload handling enforces allowed types and does not permit dangerous content to be stored or executed.

prevents

Secure-coding guidelines and security testing explicitly address restrictions on allowed file types and upload handling, reducing the risk that dangerous file uploads are accepted without validation.

prevents

Mandated testing for malicious content and known vulnerabilities reduces the likelihood that an outsourced component will contain or accept dangerous file types that could later be uploaded or executed.

mitigates

Application allow-listing and pre-use scanning of received files directly blocks the introduction of executable content that has not been vetted, eliminating the primary vector for unrestricted dangerous file uploads.

References