CVE-2024-10672: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in themeisle Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG
The Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the mpg_upsert_project_source_block() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to delete limited files on the server.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-10672 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG for WordPress. The issue stems from inadequate validation of file paths in the mpg_upsert_project_source_block() function, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access or higher to delete limited files on the server. This affects all plugin versions up to 4.0.2. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.7, indicating low severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with editor-level or higher privileges can delete certain files on the server due to improper file path validation. This could lead to limited integrity loss on the affected system. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access or privilege escalation beyond editor-level users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor-level access to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates from themeisle for a security patch addressing this issue.
CVE-2024-10672: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in themeisle Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG
Description
The Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the mpg_upsert_project_source_block() function in all versions up to, and including, 4.0.2. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with editor-level access and above, to delete limited files on the server.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-10672 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the Multiple Page Generator Plugin – MPG for WordPress. The issue stems from inadequate validation of file paths in the mpg_upsert_project_source_block() function, allowing authenticated users with editor-level access or higher to delete limited files on the server. This affects all plugin versions up to 4.0.2. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 2.7, indicating low severity, with attack vector network, low attack complexity, high privileges required, no user interaction, and limited impact on integrity only.
Potential Impact
Authenticated users with editor-level or higher privileges can delete certain files on the server due to improper file path validation. This could lead to limited integrity loss on the affected system. There is no indication of confidentiality or availability impact. The vulnerability does not allow unauthenticated access or privilege escalation beyond editor-level users.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict editor-level access to trusted users only and monitor plugin updates from themeisle for a security patch addressing this issue.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-01T10:42:19.685Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6df9b7ef31ef0b591aa1
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:47:37 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:01:51 PM
Last updated: 4/11/2026, 11:19:41 PM
Views: 29
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