CVE-2024-2667: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files because the plugin does not sufficiently validate uploaded file types. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 0.1.0.22 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and the potential for full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution, full site compromise, data theft, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin versions.
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 vulnerable REST API endpoint if possible, and consider disabling or removing the InstaWP Connect plugin. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-2667: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in instawp InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration
Description
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to insufficient file validation in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint in all versions up to, and including, 0.1.0.22. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The InstaWP Connect – 1-click WP Staging & Migration plugin for WordPress suffers from an unrestricted file upload vulnerability (CWE-434) in the /wp-json/instawp-connect/v1/config REST API endpoint. This flaw allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files because the plugin does not sufficiently validate uploaded file types. The vulnerability affects all versions up to 0.1.0.22 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, reflecting its critical severity and the potential for full system compromise.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation enables unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, which can lead to remote code execution, full site compromise, data theft, or denial of service. The vulnerability impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected WordPress sites using the vulnerable plugin versions.
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 vulnerable REST API endpoint if possible, and consider disabling or removing the InstaWP Connect plugin. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-03-19T19:42:24.552Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6db4b7ef31ef0b58b13b
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:46:28 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 7:23:02 AM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 12:44:28 AM
Views: 10
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