CVE-2024-9659

School Management <= 91.5.0 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The School Management System for Wordpress plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the mj_smgt_user_avatar_image_upload() function in all versions up to, and including, 91.5.0. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

References

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https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ff1f303f-17fc-4006-b21b-5846216995da?source=cve
https://codecanyon.net/item/school-management-system-for-wordpress/11470032

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9659?: CVE-2024-9659 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9659?: To fix CVE-2024-9659, 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-2024-9659 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2024-9659 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~9% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9659?: CVE-2024-9659 affects dasinfomedia School Management System for Wordpress.

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Description

Category

CWE-434 – Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type

References

Frequently Asked Questions