Vulnerability identifier: #VU88830

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-31286

CWE-ID: CWE-434

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
WP Photo Album Plus
Web applications / Modules and components for CMS

Vendor: J.N. Breetvelt a.k.a. OpaJaap

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of file during file upload. A remote attacker can upload a malicious file and execute it on the server.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

WP Photo Album Plus: 8.0.00.004 - 8.6.03.004

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External links
http://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-photo-album-plus/wordpress-wp-photo-album-plus-plugin-8-6-03-005-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.