Arbitrary file upload in Hashthemes Hash Form
CVE-2024-9417
The Hash Form – Drag & Drop Form Builder plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to limited file uploads due to a misconfigured file type validation in the 'handleUpload' function in all versions up to, and including, 1.1.9. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload files that are excluded from both the 'allowedExtensions' and 'unallowed_extensions' arrays on the affected site's server, including files that may contain cross-site scripting.
Vulnerability class: Unrestricted File Upload
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 6.1 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.004 (28.1th percentile), scored .
Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 28th percentile — 28.1% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.004 · change: +0.000
Affected products
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- www.wordfence.com/threat-intel/vulnerabilities/id/cad7731a-1f81-4055-9b49-15b35… (Third Party Advisory)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hash-form/trunk/admin/classes/HashFormUpload… (Product)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/hash-form/trunk/admin/classes/HashFormUpload… (Product)
- plugins.trac.wordpress.org/changeset/3161828/ (Patch)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2024-9417?
- CVE-2024-9417 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Hashthemes Hash Form, classified under Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type. CVSS score: 6.1/10. Published 2024-10-05.
- How severe is CVE-2024-9417?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.1 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2024-9417 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.