CVE-2024-31377
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including malicious scripts, to WordPress sites running the vulnerable WP Photo Album Plus plugin. It affects all versions up to 8.7.01.001, potentially leading to remote code execution or site takeover.
💻 Affected Systems
- WP Photo Album Plus WordPress plugin
⚠️ Manual Verification Required
This CVE does not have specific version information in our database, so automatic vulnerability detection cannot determine if your system is affected.
Why? The CVE database entry doesn't specify which versions are vulnerable (no version ranges provided by the vendor/NVD).
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- Review the CVE details at NVD
- Check vendor security advisories for your specific version
- Test if the vulnerability is exploitable in your environment
- Consider updating to the latest version as a precaution
⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact
Worst Case
Complete compromise of the WordPress site, including remote code execution, data theft, defacement, or malware distribution.
Likely Case
Unauthenticated attackers upload web shells to gain persistent access, leading to data breaches or site manipulation.
If Mitigated
If file uploads are restricted via web application firewalls or server configurations, impact may be limited to denial-of-service or minor data exposure.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward due to unauthenticated access and lack of file type validation, making it attractive for mass attacks.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: Version after 8.7.01.001 (check for updates in WordPress plugin repository)
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find WP Photo Album Plus and update to the latest version. 4. Verify update completion and test plugin functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable plugin temporarily
allDeactivate the WP Photo Album Plus plugin to prevent exploitation until patching is possible.
wp plugin deactivate wp-photo-album-plus
Restrict file uploads via .htaccess
linuxBlock uploads of dangerous file types (e.g., .php, .exe) in the WordPress uploads directory.
Add to .htaccess in wp-content/uploads: <FilesMatch "\.(php|exe|phtml)$">
Order Allow,Deny
Deny from all
</FilesMatch>
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement a web application firewall (WAF) to block malicious file upload attempts.
- Monitor file upload logs for suspicious activity and restrict directory permissions to prevent execution.
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check the plugin version in WordPress admin under Plugins > Installed Plugins; if version is 8.7.01.001 or earlier, it is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get wp-photo-album-plus --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
After updating, confirm the plugin version is higher than 8.7.01.001 and test file upload functionality for restrictions.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to wp-content/uploads/ directory, especially .php or .exe files from unauthenticated IPs.
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests to plugin-specific endpoints (e.g., /wp-content/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/) with file uploads.
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/wp-photo-album-plus/" AND method="POST" AND file_extension IN ("php", "exe"))🔗 References
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-photo-album-plus/wordpress-wp-photo-album-plus-plugin-8-7-01-001-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
- https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/wp-photo-album-plus/wordpress-wp-photo-album-plus-plugin-8-7-01-001-unauthenticated-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
