What is the severity of CVE-2024-28890?

CVE-2024-28890 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unrestricted file upload, leading to serious security risks.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28890?

To fix CVE-2024-28890, update the Forminator plugin to version 1.29.0 or later as it resolves the vulnerability.

What impact does CVE-2024-28890 have on my website?

CVE-2024-28890 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive files, alter your website, and potentially cause a denial-of-service.

Who is affected by CVE-2024-28890?

CVE-2024-28890 affects all versions of the Forminator plugin prior to 1.29.0, impacting over 300,000 WordPress sites.

Is it safe to use an older version of Forminator after CVE-2024-28890?

No, using an older version of Forminator poses significant security risks due to the vulnerabilities present in versions before 1.29.0.

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CVE-2024-28890

medium

5.3

CWE

434

23/4/2024

18/11/2024

CVE-2024-28890: Malicious File Upload

First published: Tue Apr 23 2024(Updated: )

Forminator prior to 1.29.0 contains an unrestricted upload of file with dangerous type vulnerability. If this vulnerability is exploited, a remote attacker may obtain sensitive information by accessing files on the server, alter the site that uses the plugin, and cause a denial-of-service (DoS) condition.

Credit: vultures@jpcert.or.jp

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Forminator	<1.29.0

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What is the severity of CVE-2024-28890?
CVE-2024-28890 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for unrestricted file upload, leading to serious security risks.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28890?
To fix CVE-2024-28890, update the Forminator plugin to version 1.29.0 or later as it resolves the vulnerability.
What impact does CVE-2024-28890 have on my website?
CVE-2024-28890 can allow remote attackers to access sensitive files, alter your website, and potentially cause a denial-of-service.
Who is affected by CVE-2024-28890?
CVE-2024-28890 affects all versions of the Forminator plugin prior to 1.29.0, impacting over 300,000 WordPress sites.
Is it safe to use an older version of Forminator after CVE-2024-28890?
No, using an older version of Forminator poses significant security risks due to the vulnerabilities present in versions before 1.29.0.

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