CVE-2024-50420

WordPress aDirectory plugin <= 1.3 - Arbitrary File Upload vulnerability

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in adirectory aDirectory allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects aDirectory: from n/a through 1.3.

Remediation

Solution:

  • Update to 1.3.1 or a higher version.

Category

10.0
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.27%
Affected: adirectory aDirectory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/adirectory/wordpress-adirectory-plugin-1-3-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-50420?
CVE-2024-50420 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-50420?
To fix CVE-2024-50420: Update to 1.3.1 or a higher version.
Is CVE-2024-50420 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2024-50420 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-2024-50420?
CVE-2024-50420 affects adirectory aDirectory.
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