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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
The Podlove Podcast Publisher plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'podlove_handle_cache_files' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.5.1. 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
Podlove Podcast Publisher versions 4.5.1 and earlier contain an input validation flaw that allows unauthenticated attackers to read sensitive data, modify site content, or disrupt service. The vulnerability requires no user interaction and can be exploited remotely over the network. All installations should update immediately.
What an attacker can do
Read sensitive data, modify content, or disrupt the podcast publisher without authentication.
Potential impact on your site
Attackers can compromise podcast data, listener information, and site availability without needing a user account.
Conditions required to exploit
Network access only; no authentication or user interaction required.
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