WordPress Media File Renamer Plugin <= 5.7.7 is vulnerable to Arbitrary File Upload
Low priority Mitigation unnecessary
<= 5.7.7Vulnerable version(s)
5.7.8Fixed version
26 Dec, 2023
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CVSS 9.19.1
Arbitrary File Upload
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.
Solutions
This security issue has a low severity impact and is unlikely to be exploited.
Update to version 5.7.8 or later.
Update to version 5.7.8 or later to remove the vulnerability. Patchstack users can turn on auto-update for vulnerable plugins only.
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Timeline
26 Dec, 2023