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CVE-2024-50496

10.0 · CRITICAL

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in webandprint AR For WordPress ar-for-wordpress allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AR For WordPress: from n/…

Published Oct 28, 2024CWE-434EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2024-50496 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in webandprint AR For WordPress ar-for-wordpress allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects AR For WordPress: from n/a through <= 6.6.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50496?

CVE-2024-50496 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 28, 2024 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2024-50496?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2024-50496?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2024-50496?

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