What the vulnerability does
01Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in BasePress BasePress Migration Tools basepress-migration-tools allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects BasePress Migration Tools: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms
02Summary
BasePress Migration Tools versions 1.0.0 and earlier allow authenticated users to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with low-level access can upload malicious files to the server, potentially gaining control over the site. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire system.
What an attacker can do
03Attacker Capabilities
Upload malicious files to the server and execute code with full site access.
Potential impact on your site
04Site Impact
A compromised user account can lead to complete site takeover, data theft, and malware installation.
Conditions required to exploit
05Prerequisites
Attacker must have a low-privilege user account on the site.
Key dates
06Disclosure timeline
November 16, 2024
CVE published
April 28, 2026
Record updated