CVE-2024-50473 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-50473: WordPress Ajar in5 Embed plugin <= 3.1.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Ajar Productions
Product Ajar in5 Embed
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published October 29, 2024
Last update May 12, 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 Ajar Productions Ajar in5 Embed ajar-productions-in5-embed allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Ajar in5 Embed: from n/a through <= 3.1.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Ajar in5 Embed versions 3.1.3 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server without restriction. An attacker can exploit this over the network to upload malicious files, potentially gaining control of the affected system. No user interaction is required. This vulnerability affects the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of the entire system.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the server and execute code without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the server; attacker can read, modify, or delete all data and run arbitrary code.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the vulnerable application. No authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 29, 2024 CVE published
May 12, 2026 Record updated

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