CVE-2024-58348 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-58348: WordPress Background Image Cropper 1.2 Remote Code Execution

Vendor Background-Image-Cropper
Product Background Image Cropper
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published June 8, 2026
Last update June 8, 2026

CVSS base score

9.3/10
Attack vector Network
Attack complexity Low
Privileges required None
User interaction None
Confidentiality
Integrity

CVSS vector

CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

What the vulnerability does

01Description

WordPress Background Image Cropper version 1.2 contains a remote code execution vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files by accessing the ups.php endpoint. Attackers can upload PHP files through the file upload form in the plugin directory to execute arbitrary code on the server.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

Background Image Cropper contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server over the network without user interaction. An attacker can upload malicious files, potentially including executable code, to compromise the site. The vulnerability affects version 1.2 and requires immediate patching.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially including malicious code or scripts.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can upload and execute malicious files, leading to full site compromise or data theft.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

June 8, 2026 CVE published
June 8, 2026 Record updated

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