CVE-2024-49669 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-49669: WordPress INK Official plugin <= 4.1.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Alexander De Ridder
Product INK Official
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published October 23, 2024
Last update May 11, 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 Alexander De Ridder INK Official ink-official allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects INK Official: from n/a through <= 4.1.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

INK Official versions up to 4.1.2 allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files that may execute code or compromise the site. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to execute code or compromise the site.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised sites can have data stolen, modified, or made unavailable by authenticated attackers.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

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