CVE-2024-52399: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Clarisse K. Writer Helper
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Clarisse K. Writer Helper writer-helper allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Writer Helper: from n/a through <= 3.1.6.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability in Clarisse K. Writer Helper permits an attacker with at least limited privileges (PR:L) to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, such as web shells, to the web server hosting the application. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.1.6. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, resulting in full system compromise including data theft, data modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects all installations of Writer Helper up to version 3.1.6. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, but the critical CVSS score reflects the high risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict file upload functionality, implement strict file type validation, and limit privileges of accounts able to upload files. Monitoring and blocking suspicious upload attempts may help mitigate risk temporarily.
CVE-2024-52399: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in Clarisse K. Writer Helper
Description
Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in Clarisse K. Writer Helper writer-helper allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects Writer Helper: from n/a through <= 3.1.6.
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
This vulnerability in Clarisse K. Writer Helper permits an attacker with at least limited privileges (PR:L) to upload files of dangerous types without restriction, such as web shells, to the web server hosting the application. The vulnerability affects all versions up to and including 3.1.6. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and complete impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No vendor patch or advisory is currently available, and the product is not a cloud service, so remediation depends on vendor updates or user mitigation.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation allows an attacker to upload and execute arbitrary code on the web server, resulting in full system compromise including data theft, data modification, and denial of service. The vulnerability affects all installations of Writer Helper up to version 3.1.6. There are no known exploits in the wild yet, but the critical CVSS score reflects the high risk if exploited.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is released, users should restrict file upload functionality, implement strict file type validation, and limit privileges of accounts able to upload files. Monitoring and blocking suspicious upload attempts may help mitigate risk temporarily.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- Patchstack
- Date Reserved
- 2024-11-11T06:39:04.636Z
- Cvss Version
- null
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 69cd7542e6bfc5ba1df03a1d
Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:42:58 PM
Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 5:58:15 AM
Last updated: 5/20/2026, 8:57:43 PM
Views: 10
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