CVE-2024-52397 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-52397: WordPress Convert Docx2post plugin <= 1.4 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Davor Zeljkovic
Product Convert Docx2post
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published November 16, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.1/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required High
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Davor Zeljkovic Convert Docx2post convert-docx2post allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Convert Docx2post: from n/a through <= 1.4.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Convert Docx2post versions 1.4 and earlier allow authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with admin privileges can upload malicious files that may compromise the site's integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The vulnerability affects the file upload mechanism and can impact the entire system due to scope change.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to the site and execute arbitrary code or modify site content.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can lead to full site takeover, data theft, or malware injection.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to the site.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 16, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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