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
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.131 (96.3th percentile), scored .
Moderate probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — watch for active exploitation reports. 96th percentile — 96.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.131 · newest: 0.131 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- wpvulndb.com/vulnerabilities/10372 (Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
- packetstormsecurity.com/files/160850/WordPress-Autoptimize-Shell-Upload.html (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory)
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.