CVE-2024-37228: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in InstaWP InstaWP Connect
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.38.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-37228 affects InstaWP Connect versions up to 0.1.0.38 and involves unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. This means the application does not properly restrict or validate file types during upload, allowing attackers to upload malicious files that could lead to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0 (critical), reflecting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, and results in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload malicious files without restriction, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without any privileges or user interaction, making it highly dangerous. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting file upload functionality, implementing manual file type validation, or disabling the vulnerable feature if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
CVE-2024-37228: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in InstaWP InstaWP Connect
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in InstaWP InstaWP Connect instawp-connect.This issue affects InstaWP Connect: from n/a through <= 0.1.0.38.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-37228 affects InstaWP Connect versions up to 0.1.0.38 and involves unrestricted upload of files with dangerous types. This means the application does not properly restrict or validate file types during upload, allowing attackers to upload malicious files that could lead to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 10.0 (critical), reflecting that the vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, and results in complete confidentiality, integrity, and availability loss. No official patch or vendor advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigations.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload malicious files without restriction, potentially leading to full system compromise including data theft, system manipulation, or denial of service. The vulnerability is remotely exploitable without any privileges or user interaction, making it highly dangerous. The critical CVSS score reflects the severe impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should consider restricting file upload functionality, implementing manual file type validation, or disabling the vulnerable feature if possible. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once available.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-06-04T16:46:21.940Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd744ee6bfc5ba1def6aa3
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:38:54 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 3:50:03 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 3:36:10 PM
Views: 33
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