PT-2024-37422 · WordPress · Default Thumbnail Plus

István Márton · Published 2024-07-09 · Updated 2024-07-10 · CVE-2024-6161

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.8

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions: Default Thumbnail Plus plugin for WordPress versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.3

Description: The issue is related to missing file type validation in the get cache image function, allowing authenticated attackers with contributor-level and above permissions to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server. This may make remote code execution possible.

Recommendations: For versions up to, and including, 1.0.2.3, update to a version that includes the fix for the missing file type validation in the get cache image function to prevent arbitrary file uploads. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the use of the get cache image function until a patch is available. Additionally, restrict access to the Default Thumbnail Plus plugin to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Unrestricted File Upload

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-434

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-6161

Affected Products

Default Thumbnail Plus

References · 8

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-6161 · Security Note
• https://wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/046f11b6-7d1a-4bd3-8250-4c5a50fab3ff?source=cve · Note
• https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/default-thumbnail-plus/trunk/default-thumbnail-plus.php?rev=597280#L337 · Note
• https://twitter.com/cracbot/status/1811279381802992000 · Twitter Post
• https://twitter.com/CveFindCom/status/1810690557993169129 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvedetector/270 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1810582530242044310 · Twitter Post
• https://t.me/cvenotify/85472 · Telegram Post