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CVE-2024-52429: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in AntonHoelstad WP Quick Setup

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VulnerabilityCVE-2024-52429cvecve-2024-52429
Published: Mon Nov 18 2024 (11/18/2024, 14:19:18 UTC)
Source: CVE Database V5
Vendor/Project: AntonHoelstad
Product: WP Quick Setup

Description

Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type vulnerability in AntonHoelstad WP Quick Setup wp-quick-setup allows Upload a Web Shell to a Web Server.This issue affects WP Quick Setup: from n/a through <= 2.0.

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AILast updated: 05/01/2026, 06:01:28 UTC

Technical Analysis

The vulnerability in WP Quick Setup plugin versions up to 2.0 allows an attacker with low privileges to upload files of dangerous types without restriction. This can be exploited to upload a web shell, granting the attacker remote code execution capabilities on the web server. The CVSS vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, no user interaction required, and scope change, with high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

Potential Impact

Successful exploitation can lead to full system compromise, including unauthorized remote code execution, data theft, data modification, and service disruption. The attacker can upload a web shell to the server, which can be used to maintain persistent access and control over the affected environment.

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 plugin upload functionality to trusted users only and consider disabling or removing the WP Quick Setup plugin if not essential. Monitor for suspicious file uploads and web shell indicators as a temporary mitigation.

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Technical Details

Data Version
5.2
Assigner Short Name
Patchstack
Date Reserved
2024-11-11T06:39:38.391Z
Cvss Version
null
State
PUBLISHED

Threat ID: 69cd7546e6bfc5ba1df03c26

Added to database: 4/1/2026, 7:43:02 PM

Last enriched: 5/1/2026, 6:01:28 AM

Last updated: 5/21/2026, 7:15:44 PM

Views: 12

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