What is the severity of CVE-2024-11270?

CVE-2024-11270 has a medium severity level, primarily due to potential unauthorized file creation.

How do I fix CVE-2024-11270?

To fix CVE-2024-11270, update the WebinarPress plugin to version 1.33.25 or above.

What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11270?

CVE-2024-11270 affects all versions of the WebinarPress plugin up to and including 1.33.24.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11270?

CVE-2024-11270 is a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check.

What are the consequences of CVE-2024-11270?

The consequences of CVE-2024-11270 include potential unauthorized access to the server through file creation.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-11270

high

8.8

CWE

862

8/1/2025

17/1/2025

CVE-2024-11270: WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress <= 1.33.24 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Creation

First published: Wed Jan 08 2025(Updated: )

The WordPress Webinar Plugin – WebinarPress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check on the 'sync-import-imgs' function and missing file type validation in all versions up to, and including, 1.33.24. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with subscriber-level access and above, to create arbitrary files that can lead to remote code execution.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Webinarpress	<1.33.25

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3216237/wp-webinarsystem/trunk/includes/class-webinarsysteem-ajax.php

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-11270?
CVE-2024-11270 has a medium severity level, primarily due to potential unauthorized file creation.
How do I fix CVE-2024-11270?
To fix CVE-2024-11270, update the WebinarPress plugin to version 1.33.25 or above.
What versions are affected by CVE-2024-11270?
CVE-2024-11270 affects all versions of the WebinarPress plugin up to and including 1.33.24.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-11270?
CVE-2024-11270 is a vulnerability that allows for arbitrary file creation due to a missing capability check.
What are the consequences of CVE-2024-11270?
The consequences of CVE-2024-11270 include potential unauthorized access to the server through file creation.

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