CVE-2024-12066: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in smsaexpress SMSA Shipping (official)
The SMSA Shipping(official) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the smsa_delete_label() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). CVE-2024-49249 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12066 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the SMSA Shipping (official) WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.3. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the smsa_delete_label() function, enabling authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). No patch or remediation details have been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if essential files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the SMSA Shipping (official) plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
CVE-2024-12066: CWE-73 External Control of File Name or Path in smsaexpress SMSA Shipping (official)
Description
The SMSA Shipping(official) plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file deletion due to insufficient file path validation in the smsa_delete_label() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.3. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Subscriber-level access and above, to delete arbitrary files on the server, which can easily lead to remote code execution when the right file is deleted (such as wp-config.php). CVE-2024-49249 is likely a duplicate of this issue.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12066 is an arbitrary file deletion vulnerability in the SMSA Shipping (official) WordPress plugin affecting all versions up to 2.3. The issue arises from insufficient validation of file paths in the smsa_delete_label() function, enabling authenticated attackers with low privileges (Subscriber-level and above) to delete arbitrary files on the server. This can escalate to remote code execution if critical files are deleted. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-73 (External Control of File Name or Path). No patch or remediation details have been disclosed yet.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Subscriber-level access or higher can delete arbitrary files on the server hosting the WordPress site using the vulnerable plugin. This can lead to severe consequences including remote code execution if essential files like wp-config.php are deleted. The vulnerability has a high CVSS score of 8.8, indicating a significant impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict plugin usage to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the SMSA Shipping (official) plugin if possible to prevent exploitation.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-02T21:25:42.797Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e2db7ef31ef0b597375
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:29 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:20:34 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 6:06:45 AM
Views: 16
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