Arbitrary file upload in Autoptimize
CVE-2020-24948
The ao_ccss_import AJAX call in Autoptimize Wordpress Plugin 2.7.6 does not ensure that the file provided is a legitimate Zip file, allowing high privilege users to upload arbitrary files, such as PHP, leading to remote command execution.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.131 (96.0th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.2 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Autoptimize
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
- cve@mitre.org (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2020-24948?
- CVE-2020-24948 is a high-severity vulnerability in Autoptimize, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 7.2/10. Published 2020-09-03.
- How severe is CVE-2020-24948?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.2 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2020-24948 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.