CVE-2024-52429 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-52429: WordPress WP Quick Setup plugin <= 2.0 - Arbitrary Plugin and Theme Installation to Remote Code Execution vulnerability

Vendor Antonhoelstad
Product WP Quick Setup
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published November 18, 2024
Last update April 28, 2026

CVSS base score

9.9/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required Low
User interaction None
Confidentiality High
Integrity High

CVSS vector

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

What the vulnerability does

01Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in AntonHoelstad WP Quick Setup wp-quick-setup allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Quick Setup: from n/a through <= 2.0.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WP Quick Setup versions 2.0 and earlier allow authenticated users with low privileges to upload files without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files to compromise the site's integrity, confidentiality, and availability. The vulnerability affects the entire system due to scope change, making it a critical risk for any WordPress installation running this plugin.

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

Attackers with basic user accounts can upload and execute malicious code, leading to full site compromise.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege user account (e.g., subscriber or contributor role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

November 18, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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