CVE-2024-49260
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload malicious files to WordPress sites using the Limb Gallery plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution. It affects all WordPress installations with Limb Gallery plugin versions up to 1.5.7. Attackers can exploit this without authentication to compromise websites.
💻 Affected Systems
- WordPress Limb Gallery 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 website takeover, data theft, malware distribution, and server compromise leading to lateral movement within the hosting environment.
Likely Case
Website defacement, backdoor installation, credential theft, and use as part of a botnet for further attacks.
If Mitigated
File upload attempts blocked, no code execution possible, but failed attempts may still appear in logs.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST requests with malicious file uploads can exploit this vulnerability.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 1.5.8 or later
Vendor Advisory: https://patchstack.com/database/vulnerability/limb-gallery/wordpress-limb-gallery-plugin-1-5-7-arbitrary-file-upload-vulnerability?_s_id=cve
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Log into WordPress admin panel. 2. Navigate to Plugins → Installed Plugins. 3. Find 'Limb Gallery' and click 'Update Now'. 4. Verify version is 1.5.8 or higher.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched
wp plugin deactivate limb-gallery
Restrict File Uploads
allUse web application firewall to block file uploads to plugin endpoints
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Remove the plugin completely from all affected WordPress installations
- Implement strict file upload validation at the web server level
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel → Plugins → Limb Gallery version. If version is 1.5.7 or lower, system is vulnerable.Check Version:
wp plugin get limb-gallery --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 1.5.8 or higher in WordPress admin panel.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Multiple POST requests to /wp-content/plugins/limb-gallery/upload.php
- File uploads with PHP/executable extensions
- Unauthorized file creation in upload directories
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to plugin endpoints
- Unusual outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_server" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/limb-gallery/*" AND method="POST")