CVE-2024-50493 WordPress Automatic Translation plugin <= 1.0.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Q: What is CVE-2024-50493?

CVE-2024-50493 is a critical vulnerability in masterhomepage Automatic Translation, published on 29 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Q: Is CVE-2024-50493 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-50493 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Q: How do I fix CVE-2024-50493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Critical 10.0 Published 29 Oct 2024 Updated 11 May 2026

Attackers can upload malicious web shells to the server via the Automatic Translation plugin, leading to remote 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-2024-50493?

CVE-2024-50493 is a critical vulnerability in masterhomepage Automatic Translation, published on 29 Oct 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 masterhomepage Automatic Translation automatic-translation allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Automatic Translation: from n/a through <= 1.0.4.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-50493?

How do I fix CVE-2024-50493?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-50493 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-50493 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-50493 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2fm-xc7h-r5qm.