CVE-2024-49607: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins wp-dropbox-dropins allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Dropbox Dropins: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49607 affects the redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins WordPress plugin up to version 1.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. This results in a critical security risk with full system compromise potential. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or fix has been published, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected web server, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in data theft, defacement, service disruption, or use of the server for further attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the vulnerable WP Dropbox Dropins plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches as soon as they are released.
CVE-2024-49607: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins wp-dropbox-dropins allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Dropbox Dropins: from n/a through <= 1.0.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
The vulnerability CVE-2024-49607 affects the redhopit WP Dropbox Dropins WordPress plugin up to version 1.0. It allows unauthenticated attackers to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, including web shells, which can be executed on the server. This results in a critical security risk with full system compromise potential. The CVSS v3.1 base score is 10.0, reflecting network attack vector, no privileges required, no user interaction, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official patch or fix has been published, and the plugin is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user action.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows attackers to upload and execute arbitrary code on the affected web server, leading to full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. This can result in data theft, defacement, service disruption, or use of the server for further attacks.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, it is recommended to disable or remove the vulnerable WP Dropbox Dropins plugin to prevent exploitation. Monitor official vendor channels for updates and apply patches as soon as they are released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-10-17T09:51:09.447Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd74d2e6bfc5ba1df0119b
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:41:06 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 4:51:30 AM
Last updated: 5/21/2026, 10:59:54 PM
Views: 16
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