CVE-2024-47649
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, including malicious scripts, to WordPress sites running the Iconize plugin. Successful exploitation could lead to remote code execution, giving attackers full control over affected websites. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of Iconize are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Iconize 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 server compromise allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code, deface websites, steal sensitive data, install backdoors, or pivot to internal networks.
Likely Case
Website defacement, malware distribution, credential theft, or use as part of a botnet for further attacks.
If Mitigated
Limited impact if file uploads are restricted at web server level or if file execution is prevented through proper security controls.
🎯 Exploit Status
Exploitation is straightforward - attackers can upload malicious files without authentication. Public exploit details are available.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.2.5 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/iconize/wordpress-iconize-plugin-1-2-4-remote-code-execution-rce-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins. 3. Find Iconize plugin. 4. Click 'Update Now' if update available. 5. If no update available, deactivate and delete plugin immediately.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Iconize plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate iconize
Restrict file uploads via .htaccess
linuxBlock execution of uploaded files in upload directories
Add to .htaccess in wp-content/uploads: Options -ExecCGI -Includes -Indexes
Add: RemoveHandler .php .php3 .php4 .php5 .php7 .phtml
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Immediately deactivate and remove the Iconize plugin from all WordPress installations
- Implement web application firewall rules to block file upload attempts to vulnerable endpoints
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel > Plugins > Installed Plugins for Iconize version 1.2.4 or earlierCheck Version:
wp plugin get iconize --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Verify Iconize plugin version is 1.2.5 or later, or confirm plugin is completely removed📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to wp-content/plugins/iconize directories
- POST requests to iconize upload endpoints with suspicious file extensions
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests containing file uploads to /wp-content/plugins/iconize/ paths
- Unexpected outbound connections from web server after file uploads
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri_path="/wp-content/plugins/iconize/*" AND method="POST" AND (file_extension="php" OR file_extension="phtml" OR file_extension="php5"))