CVE-2024-49607 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-49607: WordPress WP Dropbox Dropins plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Redhopit
Product WP Dropbox Dropins
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 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

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