CVE-2024-2667: InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration <= 0.1.0.22 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Published May 2, 2024
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Updated

The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files.

Affected Software

2 affected components
InstaWP InstaWP Connect<=0.1.0.22
InstaWP Instawp Connect Wordpress<0.1.0.23

Event History

May 2, 2024
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:52 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:52 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-2667?

CVE-2024-2667 has a critical severity level due to the potential for arbitrary file uploads.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-2667?

To mitigate CVE-2024-2667, update the InstaWP Connect plugin to version 0.1.0.23 or later.

3

What versions of InstaWP Connect are affected by CVE-2024-2667?

All versions of InstaWP Connect up to and including 0.1.0.22 are affected by CVE-2024-2667.

4

Can unauthenticated users exploit CVE-2024-2667?

Yes, CVE-2024-2667 allows unauthenticated users to exploit the vulnerability by uploading arbitrary files.

5

What is the method of exploitation for CVE-2024-2667?

CVE-2024-2667 can be exploited through insufficient file validation in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint.

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