CVE-2024-52476 WordPress Fediverse Embeds plugin <= 1.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Critical 10.0 Published Updated

Attackers can upload malicious files to the server, potentially leading to remote code execution on sites using the Fediverse Embeds plugin.

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-2024-52476?

CVE-2024-52476 is a critical vulnerability in Stefan Bohacek Fediverse Embeds, published on 2 Dec 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 Stefan Bohacek Fediverse Embeds fediverse-embeds allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Fediverse Embeds: from n/a through <= 1.5.3.

Weakness: CWE-434

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-52476?

How do I fix CVE-2024-52476?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-52476 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-52476 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-52476 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-6vjf-5pvr-cw5f.

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