CVE-2024-8856 Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule <= 1.22.21 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially 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-2024-8856?
CVE-2024-8856 is a critical vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule, published on 16 Nov 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the the UploadHandler.php file and no direct file access prevention in all versions up to, and including, 1.22.21. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers 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-2024-8856?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Revmakx Backup and Staging by Wp Time Capsule.
How do I fix CVE-2024-8856?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-8856 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-8856 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-8856 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry, 1 Nuclei template and 3 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule
Sources
Also known as GHSA-wph3-vq9m-q946.