CVE-2024-51788 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-51788: WordPress The Novel Design Store Directory plugin <= 4.3.0 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Joshua Wolfe
Product The Novel Design Store Directory
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published November 11, 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 Joshua Wolfe The Novel Design Store Directory noveldesign-store-directory allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects The Novel Design Store Directory: from n/a through <= 4.3.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

The Novel Design Store Directory allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—including executable code—directly to the site with no authentication required. This can lead to complete compromise of the site, including data theft, defacement, and malware installation. All versions up to 4.3.0 are affected.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the site without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can run code, steal data, deface content, or install malware.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access to the site; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 11, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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