CVE-2024-8856
CRITICALCVSS v3
9.8
CRITICAL
EPSS Score
93.0%
exploit probability
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the the UploadHandler.php file and no direct file access prevention in all versions up to, and including, 1.22.21. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Technical Details
- Published
- 11/16/2024
- Exploit-DB
- EDB-52131
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2024-8856?
The Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the the UploadHandler.php file and no direct file access prevention in all versions up to, and including, 1.22.21. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Is CVE-2024-8856 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2024-8856 has not been confirmed. The EPSS score is 93.0%, indicating the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-8856?
CVE-2024-8856 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL severity).
Is CVE-2024-8856 affecting your environment?
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