CVE-2024-49329: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in vivek2tamrakar WP REST API FNS
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in vivek2tamrakar WP REST API FNS rest-api-fns allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP REST API FNS: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The WP REST API FNS plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that permits attackers to upload files of dangerous types, such as web shells, to the server. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-49329 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (critical). No patch or official remediation details have been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected server, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, service disruption, and potential use of the server for further attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP REST API FNS plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for patch releases.
CVE-2024-49329: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in vivek2tamrakar WP REST API FNS
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in vivek2tamrakar WP REST API FNS rest-api-fns allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP REST API FNS: from n/a through <= 1.0.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The WP REST API FNS plugin version 1.0.0 and earlier contains an unrestricted file upload vulnerability that permits attackers to upload files of dangerous types, such as web shells, to the server. This vulnerability can be exploited remotely without authentication or user interaction, resulting in full compromise of the affected system. The vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2024-49329 and carries a CVSS 3.1 base score of 10.0 (critical). No patch or official remediation details have been provided in the available data.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an unauthenticated attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected server, leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in unauthorized access, data theft, service disruption, and potential use of the server for further attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the WP REST API FNS plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor for updates from the vendor or trusted security sources for patch releases.
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: 69cd74cfe6bfc5ba1df00d71
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:03 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:50:22 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 6:35:01 PM
Views: 19
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