CVE-2024-25909 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-25909: WordPress WP Media folder Plugin <= 5.7.2 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload

Vendor Joomunited

Product WP Media folder

Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Published February 26, 2024

Last update April 28, 2026

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CVSS base score

9.9/10

Attack vector Network

Attack complexity Low

Privileges required Low

User interaction None

Confidentiality High

Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Media folder.This issue affects WP Media folder: from n/a through 5.7.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Media Folder versions up to 5.7.2 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files, including executable code, that execute on the server. This can lead to complete site compromise, data theft, and unauthorized modifications.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the server, gaining control over the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers with basic user accounts can run code on your site, steal data, modify content, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

February 26, 2024 CVE published

April 28, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-25909 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.html AskarLabs — CWE-434 write-up Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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