CVE-2024-52476 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-52476: WordPress Fediverse Embeds plugin <= 1.5.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Stefan Bohacek
Product Fediverse Embeds
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published December 2, 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 Stefan Bohacek Fediverse Embeds fediverse-embeds allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Fediverse Embeds: from n/a through <= 1.5.3.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Fediverse Embeds versions 1.5.3 and earlier allow unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction. An attacker can upload malicious files to the server over the network without needing any credentials or user interaction. This can lead to complete compromise of the site, including data theft, site defacement, and malware installation.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload malicious files to the server and execute arbitrary code without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Complete site compromise: attackers can steal data, deface content, install malware, or take full control.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 2, 2024 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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