Arbitrary file upload in Wpchill Modula Image Gallery
CVE-2024-12853
The Modula Image Gallery plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the zip upload functionality in all versions up to, and including, 2.11.10. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.009 (57.0th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 57th percentile — 57.0% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.009 · newest: 0.009 · change: 0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/ef86b1f2-d5aa-4e83-a792-5fa35… (Third Party Advisory)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset (Product)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-12853?
- CVE-2024-12853 is a high-severity vulnerability in Wpchill Modula Image Gallery, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2025-01-08.
- How severe is CVE-2024-12853?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-12853 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.