CVE-2024-6314
Published: 09 July 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-6314 is a critical-severity Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434) vulnerability in Wordpress (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 IQ Testimonials plugin for WordPress, in versions up to and including 2.2.7, contains an arbitrary file upload vulnerability in the process_image_upload function. Insufficient file type validation allows files to be written to the server, which can lead to remote code execution when the gd PHP extension is absent. The flaw is tracked as CWE-434 and carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 9.8.
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit the issue over the network by submitting crafted requests that bypass the plugin’s upload checks. Successful exploitation grants the ability to place arbitrary files, including web shells, on the affected site, resulting in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
EPSS for the CVE reached a peak of 0.1783 after disclosure before settling at the current value of 0.1329, indicating a measurable increase in observed exploitation interest that warrants renewed attention from defenders.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-47430
Vulnerability details
The IQ Testimonials plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file type validation in the 'process_image_upload' function in versions up to, and including, 2.2.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files…
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on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. This can only be exploited if the 'gd' php extension is not loaded on the server.
- 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.