CVE-2024-50496 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-50496: WordPress AR For WordPress plugin <= 6.6 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Webandprint
Product AR For WordPress
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published October 28, 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 webandprint AR For WordPress ar-for-wordpress allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AR For WordPress: from n/a through <= 6.6.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The AR For WordPress plugin versions 6.6 and earlier contain an unrestricted file upload vulnerability. An attacker can upload arbitrary files to the site without authentication, potentially allowing them to run malicious code, modify site content, or take full control of the WordPress installation. This is a critical vulnerability affecting all installations of the plugin.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files and run malicious code on the site without needing to log in.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including data theft, malware injection, and loss of site control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

None. The attacker can exploit this remotely over the network without authentication or user interaction.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

October 28, 2024 CVE published
May 11, 2026 Record updated

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