CVE-2024-49326: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Vasileios Kerasiotis Affiliator
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Vasileios Kerasiotis Affiliator affiliator-lite allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Affiliator: from n/a through <= 2.1.3.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49326 affects Affiliator versions up to 2.1.3 and permits an attacker to upload files without proper restrictions on file types. This flaw enables the upload of malicious files such as web shells, which can be executed on the server, leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with no privileges or user interaction required, and the impact is critical across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected server, resulting in full system compromise including data theft, modification, or destruction, and potential disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload functionality, implement strict file type validation, and consider disabling file uploads if not necessary.
CVE-2024-49326: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Vasileios Kerasiotis Affiliator
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Vasileios Kerasiotis Affiliator affiliator-lite allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Affiliator: from n/a through <= 2.1.3.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49326 affects Affiliator versions up to 2.1.3 and permits an attacker to upload files without proper restrictions on file types. This flaw enables the upload of malicious files such as web shells, which can be executed on the server, leading to full system compromise. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates the attack can be performed remotely with no privileges or user interaction required, and the impact is critical across confidentiality, integrity, and availability.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows remote attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected server, resulting in full system compromise including data theft, modification, or destruction, and potential disruption of service.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict file upload functionality, implement strict file type validation, and consider disabling file uploads if not necessary.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-14T10:40:38.484Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74cfe6bfc5ba1df00d4d
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:50:02 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 9:15:20 PM
Views: 19
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