CVE-2024-3962: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themeisle PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce
The Product Addons & Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ppom_upload_file function in all versions up to, and including, 32.0.18. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Successful exploitation requires the PPOM Pro plugin to be installed along with a WooCommerce product that contains a file upload field to retrieve the correct nonce.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability arises from the ppom_upload_file function lacking proper file type validation, enabling arbitrary file uploads. Attackers can leverage this to upload malicious files to the server. However, exploitation requires the presence of the PPOM Pro plugin and a WooCommerce product configured with a file upload field to retrieve the correct nonce, which is necessary for the attack to proceed. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires specific conditions (PPOM Pro installed and a WooCommerce product with a file upload field) but does not require user interaction or privileges.
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 affected plugin and consider disabling file upload fields in WooCommerce products using PPOM. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
CVE-2024-3962: CWE-434 Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in themeisle PPOM – Product Addons & Custom Fields for WooCommerce
Description
The Product Addons & Fields for WooCommerce plugin for WordPress is vulnerable to arbitrary file uploads due to missing file type validation in the ppom_upload_file function in all versions up to, and including, 32.0.18. This makes it possible for unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files on the affected site's server which may make remote code execution possible. Successful exploitation requires the PPOM Pro plugin to be installed along with a WooCommerce product that contains a file upload field to retrieve the correct nonce.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability arises from the ppom_upload_file function lacking proper file type validation, enabling arbitrary file uploads. Attackers can leverage this to upload malicious files to the server. However, exploitation requires the presence of the PPOM Pro plugin and a WooCommerce product configured with a file upload field to retrieve the correct nonce, which is necessary for the attack to proceed. The CVSS 3.1 base score is 9.8, indicating a critical severity with network attack vector, no privileges or user interaction required, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload arbitrary files to the server hosting the vulnerable plugin, potentially leading to remote code execution. This compromises the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The attack requires specific conditions (PPOM Pro installed and a WooCommerce product with a file upload field) but does not require user interaction or privileges.
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 affected plugin and consider disabling file upload fields in WooCommerce products using PPOM. Monitor vendor channels for updates and apply patches promptly once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.1
- Assigner Short Name
- Wordfence
- Date Reserved
- 2024-04-18T18:43:25.717Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 699f6ca1b7ef31ef0b5670ae
Added to database: 2/25/2026, 9:41:53 PM
Last enriched: 4/9/2026, 2:25:30 PM
Last updated: 4/12/2026, 2:36:46 PM
Views: 9
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