CVE-2024-13448: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ThemeREX ThemeREX Addons
The ThemeREX Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'trx_addons_uploads_save_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.32.3. 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
CVE-2024-13448 is a critical vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.32.3) caused by the lack of file type validation in the 'trx_addons_uploads_save_data' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or monitor file upload capabilities and consider disabling the ThemeREX Addons plugin if feasible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-13448: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in ThemeREX ThemeREX Addons
Description
The ThemeREX Addons plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the 'trx_addons_uploads_save_data' function in all versions up to, and including, 2.32.3. 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-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-13448 is a critical vulnerability in the ThemeREX Addons WordPress plugin (versions up to 2.32.3) caused by the lack of file type validation in the 'trx_addons_uploads_save_data' function. This allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files to the server, potentially enabling remote code execution. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type) and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which may lead to remote code execution on the affected server. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. No known exploits are reported in the wild yet.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict or monitor file upload capabilities and consider disabling the ThemeREX Addons plugin if feasible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2025-01-15T23:13:47.848Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6e57b7ef31ef0b59e9f9
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:49:11 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 1:05:30 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:01:09 PM
Views: 33
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