CVE-2024-58348: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in background-image-cropper Background Image Cropper
Background Image Cropper version 1.2 for WordPress contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, via the ups.php endpoint. This allows execution of arbitrary code on the affected server. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating critical severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. Users of version 1.2 should exercise caution and monitor vendor advisories for updates.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2024-58348 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Background Image Cropper WordPress plugin version 1.2. The vulnerability arises from an unrestricted file upload mechanism accessible via the ups.php endpoint, which allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts. Successful exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the plugin. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to full compromise of the affected system. This can result in data theft, server takeover, defacement, or further network pivoting. The vulnerability severely impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the ups.php endpoint if possible, and consider disabling or removing the Background Image Cropper plugin version 1.2. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply official patches once released.
CVE-2024-58348: Unrestricted Upload of File with Dangerous Type in background-image-cropper Background Image Cropper
Description
Background Image Cropper version 1.2 for WordPress contains a critical remote code execution vulnerability. Unauthenticated attackers can upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts, via the ups.php endpoint. This allows execution of arbitrary code on the affected server. The vulnerability has a high CVSS 4.0 score of 9.3, indicating critical severity. No official patch or remediation guidance is currently provided by the vendor. Users of version 1.2 should exercise caution and monitor vendor advisories for updates.
CVSS v4.0
Score 9.3critical
Affected software
AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-58348 is a remote code execution vulnerability in the Background Image Cropper WordPress plugin version 1.2. The vulnerability arises from an unrestricted file upload mechanism accessible via the ups.php endpoint, which allows unauthenticated attackers to upload arbitrary files, including PHP scripts. Successful exploitation enables attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server hosting the plugin. The CVSS 4.0 base score is 9.3, reflecting network attack vector, no required privileges or user interaction, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. No official remediation or patch is currently documented.
Potential Impact
An unauthenticated attacker can upload and execute arbitrary PHP code on the server, leading to full compromise of the affected system. This can result in data theft, server takeover, defacement, or further network pivoting. The vulnerability severely impacts confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected environment.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until a fix is available, restrict access to the ups.php endpoint if possible, and consider disabling or removing the Background Image Cropper plugin version 1.2. Monitor for updates from the plugin vendor and apply official patches once released.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- VulnCheck
- Date Reserved
- 2026-06-05T18:13:45.903Z
- Cvss Version
- 4.0
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- null
Threat ID: 6a2622ffe29bf47b50791fc8
Added to database: 06/08/2026, 02:03:43 UTC
Last enriched: 06/15/2026, 08:37:42 UTC
Last updated: 07/23/2026, 20:52:00 UTC
Views: 83
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