CVE-2024-8856criticalobserved exploitationCWE-434

CVE-2024-8856: critical vulnerability in revmakx Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule

Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule <= 1.22.21 - Unauthenticated Arbitrary File Upload

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ssvc Actcvss 9.8epss 94%
from disclosure to weaponsame day
Published on NVDNov 16
1st PoCNov 16
metasploitNov 15
VulnCheck+123d
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.
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected products
revmakx · Backup and Staging by WP Time Capsule
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