CVE-2024-12854 Garden Gnome Package <= 2.3.0 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload
Authenticated attackers with Author access can upload arbitrary files via the Garden Gnome Package plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2024-12854?
CVE-2024-12854 is a high-severity vulnerability in ggnomes Garden Gnome Package, published on 8 Jan 2025. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Garden Gnome Package plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the functionality that automatically extracts 'ggpkg' files that have been uploaded in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Weakness: CWE-434
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-12854?
How do I fix CVE-2024-12854?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-12854 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-12854 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-12854 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fq34-fqjv-qq54.