What is the severity of CVE-2024-5852?

CVE-2024-5852 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal exploits.

How do I fix CVE-2024-5852?

To resolve CVE-2024-5852, update the WordPress File Upload plugin to version 4.24.8 or later.

Who is impacted by CVE-2024-5852?

Authenticated users with Contributor-level access in WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-5852.

What is the attack vector for CVE-2024-5852?

The attack vector for CVE-2024-5852 is through the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode.

What versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5852?

All versions of the WordPress File Upload plugin up to and including 4.24.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5852.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2024-5852

medium

4.3

CWE

EPSS

0.046%

16/7/2024

7/8/2024

CVE-2024-5852: WordPress File Upload <= 4.24.7 - Authenticated (Contributor+) Directory Traversal

First published: Tue Jul 16 2024(Updated: )

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to Directory Traversal in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.7 via the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Contributor-level access and above, to upload limited files to arbitrary locations on the web server.

Credit: security@wordfence.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Iptanus WordPress File Upload	<4.24.8

Remedy

https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3118456%40wp-file-upload&new=3118456%40wp-file-upload&sfp_email=&sfph_mail=

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-5852?
CVE-2024-5852 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for directory traversal exploits.
How do I fix CVE-2024-5852?
To resolve CVE-2024-5852, update the WordPress File Upload plugin to version 4.24.8 or later.
Who is impacted by CVE-2024-5852?
Authenticated users with Contributor-level access in WordPress are impacted by CVE-2024-5852.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2024-5852?
The attack vector for CVE-2024-5852 is through the 'uploadpath' parameter of the wordpress_file_upload shortcode.
What versions of the plugin are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5852?
All versions of the WordPress File Upload plugin up to and including 4.24.7 are vulnerable to CVE-2024-5852.

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