CVE-2024-9234 GutenKit <= 2.1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload
Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files or install plugins via a missing capability check, 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-2024-9234?
CVE-2024-9234 is a critical vulnerability in ataurr GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor, published on 11 Oct 2024. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.
Weakness: CWE-862
Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-9234?
How do I fix CVE-2024-9234?
No fix has been published for CVE-2024-9234 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2024-9234 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-9234 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Nuclei template and 2 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7cmx-277j-7rf8.