CVE-2024-49329 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-49329: WordPress WP REST API FNS plugin <= 1.0.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Vivek2Tamrakar
Product WP REST API FNS
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published October 20, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

10.0/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in vivek2tamrakar WP REST API FNS rest-api-fns allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP REST API FNS: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP REST API FNS versions 1.0.0 and earlier contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the site without authentication, potentially gaining the ability to run malicious code. This affects the entire site and any data stored on it. Immediate patching or disabling the plugin is required.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the site and execute malicious code without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, or take the site offline.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 20, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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