What the vulnerability does
01Description
A vulnerability was found in reciply Plugin up to 1.1.7 on WordPress. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file uploadImage.php. The manipulation leads to unrestricted upload. The attack may be initiated remotely. Upgrading to version 1.1.8 is able to address this issue. The identifier of the patch is e3ff616dc08d3aadff9253f1085e13f677d0c676. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component. The identifier VDB-242189 was assigned to this vulnerability.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
The Reciply plugin allows authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files to the site, potentially leading to unauthorized code execution or data manipulation. The vulnerability affects versions 1.1.0 and requires an authenticated account to exploit.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload malicious files to the site and execute code or modify data.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Compromised site security; malicious files could be executed, leading to data theft or site defacement.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege authenticated account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
October 16, 2023
CVE published
September 16, 2024
Record updated
