CVE-2024-3412

WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore <= 3.4.3 - Authenticated (Admin+) Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the wpstg_processing AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.4.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with administrator-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

9.1

CVSS

Severity: Critical

CVSS 3.1 •

EPSS 2.49% Top 20%

Affected: renehermi WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore

References

Link	Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/8ebb1072-ea05-4914-961d-0d8f20248078?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3076275/wp-staging/trunk/Framework/Network/AjaxBackupDownloader.php

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-3412?: CVE-2024-3412 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-3412?: To fix CVE-2024-3412, 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-2024-3412 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-3412 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~2% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-3412?: CVE-2024-3412 affects renehermi WP STAGING WordPress Backup Plugin – Migration Backup Restore.

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