CVE-2020-24186 File upload in n/a
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, leading to remote code execution on WordPress sites using the wpDiscuz plugin.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2020-24186?
CVE-2020-24186 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 24 Aug 2020. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
A Remote Code Execution vulnerability exists in the gVectors wpDiscuz plugin 7.0 through 7.0.4 for WordPress, which allows unauthenticated users to upload any type of file, including PHP files via the wmuUploadFiles AJAX action.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2020-24186?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Gvectors Wpdiscuz.
How do I fix CVE-2020-24186?
No fix has been published for CVE-2020-24186 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2020-24186 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2020-24186 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 2 Exploit-DB entries, 1 Nuclei template and 7 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
- CVE-2024-9488 Comments – wpDiscuz <= 7.6.24 - Authentication Bypass via WordPress.com OAuth provider
- CVE-2020-13640 SQL injection in n/a
- CVE-2026-22193 wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 - SQL Injection in getAllSubscriptions()
- CVE-2026-22192 Voltronic Power SNMP Web Pro 1.1 Authentication Bypass via localStorage
- CVE-2026-22182 wpDiscuz before 7.6.47 - Unauthenticated Email Notification Flood via wpdCheckNotificationType
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c73j-6x9h-mrv2.