CVE-2024-43160 WordPress BerqWP plugin <= 1.7.6 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-43160?

CVE-2024-43160 is a critical vulnerability in BerqWP, published on 13 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-43160 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43160 exists.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-43160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 10.0 Published 13 Aug 2024 Updated 28 Apr 2026

Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to the BerqWP WordPress plugin, leading to code execution.

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-2024-43160?

CVE-2024-43160 is a critical vulnerability in BerqWP, published on 13 Aug 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in BerqWP allows Code Injection.This issue affects BerqWP: from n/a through 1.7.6.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-43160?

How do I fix CVE-2024-43160?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-43160 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-43160 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-43160 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7g53-9qw7-jg2j.