This could allow a malicious actor to upload any type of file to your website. This can include backdoors which are then executed to gain further access to your website.
CVSS score is a way to evaluate and rank reported vulnerabilities in a standardized and repeatable way but which is not ideal for WordPress.
This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.
Patchstack has issued a mitigation rule to block any attacks until an official fix becomes available, can be tested and be safely applied.
Early warning sent out to Patchstack customers
30 Jul, 2024
Published by Patchstack
30 Jul, 2024