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

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.