CVE-2024-12854: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ggnomes Garden Gnome Package
The Garden Gnome Package plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the functionality that automatically extracts 'ggpkg' files that have been uploaded in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-12854 is a vulnerability in the Garden Gnome Package plugin for WordPress, present in all versions up to and including 2.3.0. The issue arises from the plugin's failure to validate file types when automatically extracting uploaded 'ggpkg' files. This allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Garden Gnome Package plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
CVE-2024-12854: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ggnomes Garden Gnome Package
Description
The Garden Gnome Package plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the functionality that automatically extracts 'ggpkg' files that have been uploaded in all versions up to, and including, 2.3.0. This makes it possible for authenticated attackers, with Author-level access and above, to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-12854 is a vulnerability in the Garden Gnome Package plugin for WordPress, present in all versions up to and including 2.3.0. The issue arises from the plugin's failure to validate file types when automatically extracting uploaded 'ggpkg' files. This allows authenticated users with Author-level privileges or higher to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 8.8, indicating a high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the plugin is not a cloud service.
Potential Impact
An attacker with Author-level access or higher can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is rated high severity with a CVSS score of 8.8. There are no reports of active exploitation in the wild.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict Author-level access to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the Garden Gnome Package plugin if not essential. Monitor for updates from the vendor to apply any forthcoming patches promptly.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-12-20T15:57:03.082Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e4bb7ef31ef0b59c678
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:48:59 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 12:55:55 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 3:55:21 PM
Views: 17
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