CVE-2024-56057 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-56057: WordPress WPLMS plugin < 1.9.9.5.2 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Vibethemes

Product WPLMS

Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload

Published December 18, 2024

Last update May 12, 2026

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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 VibeThemes WPLMS wplms_plugin allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WPLMS: from n/a through < 1.9.9.5.2.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPLMS versions up to 1.9.9.5.2 allow authenticated users with low privileges to upload files without proper validation. An attacker can upload malicious files—including executable code—that execute on the server. This affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the entire site.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload and execute malicious files on the server, potentially running arbitrary code.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Compromised site integrity, data theft, malware distribution, and potential complete server takeover.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have a low-privilege account on the site (e.g., student or subscriber role).

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

December 18, 2024 CVE published

May 12, 2026 Record updated

External resources

07References

NVD — National Vulnerability Database https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-56057 CWE — Common Weakness Enumeration https://cwe.mitre.org/data/definitions/434.html AskarLabs — CWE-434 write-up Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

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