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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-5630
CVE-2024-5630:
WordPress vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
The Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin before version 4.3000000024 contains a file upload vulnerability identified as CVE-2024-5630. This security flaw was discovered and disclosed on July 15, 2024, affecting WordPress installations with the vulnerable plugin version (NVD Database).
Technical details
The vulnerability is classified as an Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type (CWE-434). It has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, indicating network accessibility, low attack complexity, and high impact potential (NVD Database).
Impact
The vulnerability allows authors to upload arbitrary files to the site, which could lead to the upload of PHP shells on affected WordPress installations. This poses a significant security risk as it could enable remote code execution and full system compromise (WPScan).
Mitigation and workarounds
Users should immediately upgrade to version 4.3000000024 or later of the Insert or Embed Articulate Content into WordPress plugin to address this vulnerability (NVD Database).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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