nickboss File Upload Plugin up to 4.24.15 on WordPress wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders authorization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in nickboss File Upload Plugin up to 4.24.15 on WordPress. This affects the function wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders. Performing a manipulation results in authorization. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2024-12719. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in nickboss File Upload Plugin up to 4.24.15 on WordPress. This affects the function wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a authorization vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-862. The product does not perform an authorization check when an actor attempts to access a resource or perform an action. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

The WordPress File Upload plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to unauthorized access of data due to a missing capability check on the 'wfu_ajax_action_read_subfolders' function in all versions up to, and including, 4.24.15. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to perform limited path traversal to view directories and subdirectories in WordPress. Files cannot be viewed.

The weakness was disclosed by Lucio Sá. The advisory is shared at wordfence.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-12719 since 12/17/2024. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 4.25.0 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Authorization
CWE: CWE-862 / CWE-863 / CWE-285
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Recommended: Patch
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Upgrade: File Upload Plugin 4.25.0

Timelineinfo

12/17/2024 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: wordfence.com
Researcher: Lucio Sá
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-12719 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-12719
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-290457

Entryinfo

Created: 01/07/2025 11:02
Updated: 01/07/2025 11:05
Changes: 01/07/2025 11:02 (24), 01/07/2025 11:05 (33)
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Committer: sany
Cache ID: 216::103

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