Arbitrary file upload in Raajtram Pexels: Free Stock Photos

CVE-2024-6132

The Pexels: Free Stock Photos plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'pexels_fsp_images_options_validate' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.2.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with contributor-level and above permissions, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.

Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload

EPSS: 0.014 (69.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

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.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-6132?
CVE-2024-6132 is a high-severity vulnerability in Raajtram Pexels: Free Stock Photos, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-06-19.
How severe is CVE-2024-6132?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2024-6132 known to be exploited?
3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.