CVE-2024-11613 Code injection in Iptanus File Upload

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Unauthenticated attackers can execute code, read, or delete arbitrary files via unsanitized input in the WordPress File Upload 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-2024-11613?

CVE-2024-11613 is a critical code injection vulnerability in nickboss Iptanus File Upload, published on 8 Jan 2025. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Remote Code Execution, Arbitrary File Read, and Arbitrary File Deletion in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15 via the 'wfu_file_downloader.php' file. This is due to lack of proper sanitization of the 'source' parameter and allowing a user-defined directory path. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to execute code on the server.

Weakness: CWE-94

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-11613?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Iptanus Wordpress File Upload.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11613?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-11613 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.

Is CVE-2024-11613 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-11613 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c86g-pwgj-7qq3.

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