Arbitrary file upload in Davidlingren Media_library_assistant
CVE-2024-6823
The Media Library Assistant plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation involving the mla-inline-edit-upload-scripts AJAX action in all versions up to, and including, 3.18. This makes it…
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
EPSS: 0.013 (67.2th 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
- security@wordfence.com (Third Party Advisory)
- security@wordfence.com (Product)
- security@wordfence.com (Release Notes)
- security@wordfence.com (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-6823?
- CVE-2024-6823 is a high-severity vulnerability in Davidlingren Media_library_assistant, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2024-08-13.
- How severe is CVE-2024-6823?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-6823 known to be exploited?
- 3 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.