PT-2024-38640 · WordPress · The Favicon Generator

Daniel Ruf · Published 2024-09-12 · Updated 2024-09-27 · CVE-2024-7863

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

8.1

High

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions The Favicon Generator (CLOSED) WordPress plugin versions prior to 2.1

Description The issue concerns a lack of file validation for uploads and missing CSRF checks. This could allow attackers to make logged-in admins upload arbitrary files, such as PHP files, to the server.

Recommendations For versions prior to 2.1, update to version 2.1 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting file upload capabilities to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Exploit

Fix

CSRF

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-352

Related Identifiers

CVE-2024-7863

Affected Products

The Favicon Generator

References · 5

• 🔥 https://wpscan.com/vulnerability/5e814b02-3870-4742-905d-ec03b0d31add · Exploit
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-7863 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2024-7863 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvedetector/5535 · Telegram Post
• https://twitter.com/CVEnew/status/1834477562896285923 · Twitter Post