CVE-2024-12544

SurveyJS: Drag & Drop WordPress Form Builder to create, style and embed multiple forms of any complexity <= 1.12.17 - Missing Authorization to Authenticated (Subscriber+) Arbitrary File Deletion via SurveyJS_DeleteFile

Description

The SurveyJS: Drag & Drop WordPress Form Builder to create, style and embed multiple forms of any complexity plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to a missing capability check on the callback function of the SurveyJS_DeleteFile class in all versions up to, and including, 1.12.17. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). This function is still vulnerable to Cross-Site Request Forgery as of 1.12.20.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.31%
Affected: devsoftbaltic SurveyJS: Drag & Drop WordPress Form Builder to create, style and embed multiple forms of any complexity
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Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e9404fe4-855e-4eb4-81c4-5246f6e9be0c?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3222216/surveyjs/trunk/ajax_handlers/delete_file.php
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3214665/

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-12544?
CVE-2024-12544 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-12544?
To fix CVE-2024-12544, 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-2024-12544 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-12544 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-2024-12544?
CVE-2024-12544 affects devsoftbaltic SurveyJS: Drag & Drop WordPress Form Builder to create, style and embed multiple forms of any complexity.
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