CVE-2024-49668 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-49668: WordPress Verbalize WP plugin <= 1.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Christopherdewese1099
Product Verbalize WP
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published October 23, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 christopherdewese1099 Verbalize WP verbalize-wp allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Verbalize WP: from n/a through <= 1.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Verbalize WP versions 1.0 and earlier contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the site without authentication or user interaction. This allows execution of malicious code, data theft, and site takeover. All installations should update immediately.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute arbitrary files on the site, gaining full control.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, modify content, and disable the site.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 23, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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