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CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
What the vulnerability does
The Work The Flow File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the jQuery-File-Upload-9.5.0 server and test files in versions up to, and including, 2.5.2. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected sites server which may make remote code execution possible.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
Work The Flow File Upload versions 2.5.2 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—such as PHP scripts—over the network with no authentication required. This can lead to remote code execution, data theft, or site takeover.
What an attacker can do
Upload arbitrary files, including executable code, to the site without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can upload and execute malicious code, compromising the entire site and server.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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