CVE-2024-25909: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in JoomUnited WP Media folder
CVE-2024-25909 is a critical vulnerability in the JoomUnited WP Media folder plugin that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. This flaw affects all versions up to 5. 7. 2 and can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434, indicating improper restriction on file upload types. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. The vulnerability has a very high CVSS score of 9. 9, reflecting its critical nature and ease of exploitation with low privileges and no user interaction required.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Media folder (up to version 5.7.2) allows an attacker with at least low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction. This can lead to severe impacts including full system compromise. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload malicious files that could lead to remote code execution, data compromise, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. Since the plugin is used within WordPress environments, exploitation could compromise the entire web application and underlying server.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Consider disabling or removing the WP Media folder plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
CVE-2024-25909: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in JoomUnited WP Media folder
Description
CVE-2024-25909 is a critical vulnerability in the JoomUnited WP Media folder plugin that allows unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. This flaw affects all versions up to 5. 7. 2 and can lead to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-434, indicating improper restriction on file upload types. No official patch or remediation guidance has been provided yet by the vendor. The vulnerability has a very high CVSS score of 9. 9, reflecting its critical nature and ease of exploitation with low privileges and no user interaction required.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in JoomUnited WP Media folder (up to version 5.7.2) allows an attacker with at least low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction. This can lead to severe impacts including full system compromise. The vulnerability is identified as CWE-434 (Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.9, indicating critical severity with network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No patch or official remediation is currently documented, and no known exploits in the wild have been reported.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload malicious files that could lead to remote code execution, data compromise, or denial of service. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability at a critical level. Since the plugin is used within WordPress environments, exploitation could compromise the entire web application and underlying server.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, restrict file upload permissions and monitor for suspicious uploads. Consider disabling or removing the WP Media folder plugin if possible to reduce exposure.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-02-12T08:34:53.014Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 69f164b8cbff5d861047fe31
Added to database: 4/29/2026, 1:54:00 AM
Last enriched: 4/29/2026, 2:13:38 AM
Last updated: 4/29/2026, 6:00:49 AM
Views: 2
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