CVE-2024-12427

Multi Step Form <= 1.7.23 - Missing Authorization to Unauthenticated Limited File Upload

Description

The Multi Step Form plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized limited file upload due to a missing capability check on the fw_upload_file AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 1.7.23. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload limited file types such as images.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: mondula2016 Multi Step Form
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/f0a31fee-ccc2-4c3b-b198-6cb750188113?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/multi-step-form/tags/1.7.22/includes/lib/msf-shortcode.class.php#L100 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/multi-step-form/tags/1.7.22/includes/lib/msf-shortcode.class.php#L30 product
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset?sfp_email=&sfph_mail=&reponame=&old=3219723%40multi-step-form&new=3219723%40multi-step-form&sfp_email=&sfph_mail= patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12427?
CVE-2024-12427 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12427?
To fix CVE-2024-12427, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2024-12427 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12427 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-12427?
CVE-2024-12427 affects mondula2016 Multi Step Form.
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