CVE-2024-52397 WordPress Convert Docx2post plugin <= 1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical 9.1 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to execute arbitrary code on the server via the Convert Docx2post WordPress plugin.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
An administrator
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2024-52397?

CVE-2024-52397 is a critical vulnerability in Davor Zeljkovic Convert Docx2post, published on 16 Nov 2024. An attacker needs administrator access to exploit it, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Davor Zeljkovic Convert Docx2post convert-docx2post allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Convert Docx2post: from n/a through <= 1.4.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52397?

How do I fix CVE-2024-52397?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52397 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-52397 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52397 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6qjm-g6jp-3fc3.

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