CVE-2024-7257 CRITICAL

CVE-2024-7257: YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options <= 1.3.7 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload via handle_upload_file Function

Vendor Yaycommerce
Product YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options
Weakness CWE-434 · Unrestricted file upload
Published August 3, 2024
Last update April 8, 2026

CVSS base score

9.8/10
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:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

What the vulnerability does

01Description

The YayExtra – WooCommerce Extra Product Options plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the handle_upload_file function in all versions up to, and including, 1.3.7. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Explanation of Vulnerability in Simple Terms

02Summary

YayExtra allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files without restriction, potentially enabling them to run malicious code on the site. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 1.3.7. No authentication or user interaction is required to exploit this flaw. Site administrators should update immediately to a patched version.

What an attacker can do

03Attacker Capabilities

Upload arbitrary files to the site and run malicious code without authentication.

Potential impact on your site

04Site Impact

Attackers can take full control of your site, steal data, or use it to attack visitors.

Conditions required to exploit

05Prerequisites

Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.

Key dates

06Disclosure timeline

August 3, 2024 CVE published
April 8, 2026 Record updated

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