What the vulnerability does
01Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins wp-dropbox-dropins allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Dropbox Dropins: from n/a through <= 1.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
WP Dropbox Dropins versions 1.0 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—including PHP scripts—directly over the network, gaining the ability to run code on the server and compromise the entire site. No user interaction or special privileges are required.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, and run code on the server.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
Complete site compromise: attackers can execute code, steal data, modify content, and take full control.
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