CVE-2024-52377 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-52377: WordPress Instant Image Generator (One Click Image Uploads from Pixabay, Pexels and OpenAI) plugin <= 1.5.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Bdthemes
Product Instant Image Generator
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published November 14, 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 bdthemes Instant Image Generator ai-image allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Instant Image Generator: from n/a through <= 1.5.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Instant Image Generator versions 1.5.2 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the site without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files—including PHP scripts—over the network with no authentication or user interaction required. This can lead to complete compromise of the site, including data theft, defacement, and malware installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files, including executable code, to 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 only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 14, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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