CVE-2024-13365

Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk <= 2.149 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through the checkUploadedArchive() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.149. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.44%
Third-Party Advisory wordfence.com
Affected: cleantalk Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/9fa30fa2-6c42-4e5f-a0b5-8711ce5d8121?source=cve third party advisory
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3229205/security-malware-firewall#file527 patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-13365?
CVE-2024-13365 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-13365?
To fix CVE-2024-13365, 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-2024-13365 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-13365 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-2024-13365?
CVE-2024-13365 affects cleantalk Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk.
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