CVE-2024-49314
📋 TL;DR
This vulnerability allows attackers to upload arbitrary files, including web shells, to WordPress servers running the JiangQie Free Mini Program plugin. Attackers can gain full control of affected websites by uploading malicious PHP files. All WordPress sites using vulnerable versions of this plugin are affected.
💻 Affected Systems
- JiangQie Free Mini Program 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 server compromise leading to data theft, defacement, malware distribution, and lateral movement to other systems.
Likely Case
Website takeover with backdoor installation, credential theft, and potential ransomware deployment.
If Mitigated
File uploads blocked or sanitized, preventing malicious file execution while maintaining plugin functionality.
🎯 Exploit Status
Simple HTTP POST requests with malicious files can exploit this vulnerability without authentication.
🛠️ Fix & Mitigation
✅ Official Fix
Patch Version: 2.5.3 or later
Restart Required: No
Instructions:
1. Update plugin to version 2.5.3 or later via WordPress admin panel. 2. Verify update completed successfully. 3. Test plugin functionality.
🔧 Temporary Workarounds
Disable Plugin
allTemporarily disable the vulnerable plugin until patched.
wp plugin deactivate jiangqie-free-mini-program
Web Server File Restriction
linuxConfigure web server to block PHP file uploads to plugin directories.
location ~* /wp-content/plugins/jiangqie-free-mini-program/.*\.php$ { deny all; }
🧯 If You Can't Patch
- Implement WAF rules to block file uploads containing PHP code
- Restrict file upload permissions and implement file type validation
🔍 How to Verify
Check if Vulnerable:
Check WordPress admin panel for plugin version 2.5.2 or earlier.Check Version:
wp plugin get jiangqie-free-mini-program --field=versionVerify Fix Applied:
Confirm plugin version is 2.5.3 or later in WordPress admin.📡 Detection & Monitoring
Log Indicators:
- Unusual file uploads to plugin directories
- POST requests to upload endpoints with PHP files
- Web shell access patterns in access logs
Network Indicators:
- HTTP POST requests with file uploads to /wp-content/plugins/jiangqie-free-mini-program/
- Unexpected outbound connections from web server
SIEM Query:
source="web_logs" AND (uri="/wp-content/plugins/jiangqie-free-mini-program/*" AND method="POST" AND file_extension="php")