CVE-2024-13365: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in cleantalk Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through the checkUploadedArchive() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.149. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload due to insecure handling of .zip archives in the checkUploadedArchive() function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and extract malicious files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and affects all versions up to 2.149. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress site server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's upload functionality, disable the plugin if possible, or implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious archive uploads. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-13365: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in cleantalk Login Security, FireWall, Malware removal by CleanTalk
Description
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to the plugin uploading and extracting .zip archives when scanning them for malware through the checkUploadedArchive() function in all versions up to, and including, 2.149. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible.
CVSS v3.1
Score 9.8critical
Affected software
Weaknesses
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The Security & Malware scan by CleanTalk plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file upload due to insecure handling of .zip archives in the checkUploadedArchive() function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload and extract malicious files on the server, potentially leading to remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and affects all versions up to 2.149. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, reflecting high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or remediation details are currently provided.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the affected WordPress site server, which may lead to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system, potentially resulting in full system compromise.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict access to the plugin's upload functionality, disable the plugin if possible, or implement web application firewall rules to block suspicious archive uploads. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-13T18:54:59.767Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e51b7ef31ef0b59e2f9
Added to database: 02/25/2026, 21:49:05 UTC
Last enriched: 06/03/2026, 19:56:13 UTC
Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:47 UTC
Views: 95
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