CVE-2024-9849

3D FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder – Real 3D FlipBook WordPress Plugin <= 4.6 - Authenticated (Author+) Arbitrary File Upload

Description

The 3D FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder – Real 3D FlipBook WordPress Plugin plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'r3dfb_save_thumbnail_callback' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.6. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 1.04% Top 25%
Affected: creativeinteractivemedia Real3D Flipbook Lite – 3D FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/1f99b366-1a94-41ed-813a-bb13893604d0?source=cve
https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/real3d-flipbook-lite/tags/4.6/includes/plugin-admin.php#L77

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2024-9849?
CVE-2024-9849 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2024-9849?
To fix CVE-2024-9849, 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-2024-9849 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2024-9849 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2024-9849?
CVE-2024-9849 affects creativeinteractivemedia Real3D Flipbook Lite – 3D FlipBook, PDF Viewer, PDF Embedder.
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