CVE-2024-9234

GutenKit <= 2.1.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to a missing capability check on the install_and_activate_plugin_from_external() function (install-active-plugin REST API endpoint) in all versions up to, and including, 2.1.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to install and activate arbitrary plugins, or utilize the functionality to upload arbitrary files spoofed like plugins.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 92.50% Top 5%
Affected: ataurr GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor
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References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/e44c5dc0-6bf6-417a-9383-b345ff57ac32?source=cve
https://github.com/WordPressBugBounty/plugins-gutenkit-blocks-addon/blob/dc3738bb821cf1d93a11379b8695793fa5e1b9e6/gutenkit-blocks-addon/includes/Admin/Api/ActivePluginData.php#L76
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenkit-blocks-addon/tags/2.1.0/includes/Admin/Api/ActivePluginData.php?rev=3159783#L76
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/gutenkit-blocks-addon/tags/2.1.1/includes/Admin/Api/ActivePluginData.php?rev=3164886

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9234?
CVE-2024-9234 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9234?
To fix CVE-2024-9234, 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-2024-9234 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9234 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~93% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9234?
CVE-2024-9234 affects ataurr GutenKit – Page Builder Blocks, Patterns, and Templates for Gutenberg Block Editor.
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