CVE-2024-12300 AR for WordPress <= 7.3 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Limited File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload PHP files via double extension due to missing authorization checks, potentially leading to code execution on vulnerable servers.
- 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-2024-12300?
CVE-2024-12300 is a low-severity missing authorization vulnerability in webandprint AR for WordPress, published on 13 Dec 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The AR for WordPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized double extension file upload due to a missing capability check on the set_ar_featured_image() function in all versions up to, and including, 7.3. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload php files leveraging a double extension attack. It's important to note the file is deleted immediately and double extension attacks only work on select servers making this unlikely to be successfully exploited.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12300?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12300?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12300 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and check permissions on every request on the server, not only in the interface. More about Missing authorization.
Is CVE-2024-12300 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12300 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-697v-r35h-ff64.