CVE-2024-56249 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-56249: WordPress WPMasterToolKit plugin <= 1.13.1 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Vendor Ludwig You
Product WPMasterToolKit
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published January 2, 2025
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 Ludwig You WPMasterToolKit wpmastertoolkit allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WPMasterToolKit: from n/a through <= 1.13.1.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

WPMasterToolKit versions up to 1.13.1 allow authenticated administrators to upload files without proper validation. An attacker with admin access can upload malicious files to compromise the site. The vulnerability affects file handling across the entire WordPress installation due to scope change. Update to version 2.21.0 or later to resolve this issue.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

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

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

A compromised admin account can upload files that execute code or alter your site's functionality and data.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Attacker must have administrator-level access to WordPress.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

January 2, 2025 CVE published
April 28, 2026 Record updated

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